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Midland 38 vs President Barry II

What 38 does better (1) and where Barry II wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland 38
Midland · 202638
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ £100
vs
President Barry II
President · 2025Barry II
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
3.6Features6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

38Barry II
190 × 12035125 × 18045
38Barry IIDifference
Height120 mm180 mm−60 mm
Width190 mm125 mm+65 mm
Depth35 mm45 mm−10 mm
Weight840 g900 g−60 g

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

Why is 38 better than Barry II?

  1. Weight840 g vs 900 g+7%

Why is Barry II better than 38?

Barry II has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland 38Midland 38≈ £1005.2
President Barry IIPresident Barry II≈ £1006.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)142—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight840 g900 g
Width190 mm125 mm
Height120 mm180 mm
Depth35 mm45 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm KlinkeUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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