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Midland 8001 Pro vs Midland Alan Quarantotto

What 8001 Pro does better (3) and where Alan Quarantotto wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland 8001 Pro
Midland · 20268001 Pro
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ £220
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Midland Alan Quarantotto
Midland · 2025Alan Quarantotto
0 advantages≈ £180
9.3Range & power3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

8001 ProAlan Quarantotto
175 × 1355555 × 165205
8001 ProAlan QuarantottoDifference
Height135 mm165 mm−30 mm
Width175 mm55 mm+120 mm
Depth55 mm205 mm−150 mm
Weight1,200 g1,650 g−450 g

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

Why is 8001 Pro better than Alan Quarantotto?

  1. Transmit power12 W vs 4 W3×
  2. Weight1,200 g vs 1,650 g+38%
  3. Channels80 vs 402×

Why is Alan Quarantotto better than 8001 Pro?

Alan Quarantotto has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland 8001 ProMidland 8001 Pro≈ £2209.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power12 W4 W
Channels8040
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12.6 V13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,200 g1,650 g
Width175 mm55 mm
Height135 mm165 mm
Depth55 mm205 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackSilver
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke4polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
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