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Midland 38 vs Midland Alan 48 Pro

What 38 does better (1) and where Alan 48 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland 38
Midland · 202638
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ £100
Higher score
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Midland Alan 48 Pro
Midland · 2025Alan 48 Pro
0 advantages≈ £120
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

38Alan 48 Pro
190 × 12035180 × 50150
38Alan 48 ProDifference
Height120 mm50 mm+70 mm
Width190 mm180 mm+10 mm
Depth35 mm150 mm−115 mm
Weight840 g1,000 g−160 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 38 better than Alan 48 Pro?

  1. Weight840 g vs 1,000 g+19%

Why is Alan 48 Pro better than 38?

Alan 48 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland 38Midland 38≈ £1005.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)142—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustableautomatic, adjustable, digital squelch
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight840 g1,000 g
Width190 mm180 mm
Height120 mm50 mm
Depth35 mm150 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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