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Midland 8001 Pro vs President George II

What 8001 Pro does better (0) and where George II wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland 8001 Pro
Midland · 20268001 Pro
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ £220
Higher score
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President George II
President · 2024George II
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ £280
9.3Range & power9.3
6.2Features4.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

8001 ProGeorge II
175 × 13555185 × 17256
8001 ProGeorge IIDifference
Height135 mm172 mm−37 mm
Width175 mm185 mm−10 mm
Depth55 mm56 mm−1 mm
Weight1,200 g1,190 g+10 g

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

Why is 8001 Pro better than George II?

8001 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is George II better than 8001 Pro?

George II 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 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power12 W12 W
Channels8080
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12.6 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,200 g1,190 g
Width175 mm185 mm
Height135 mm172 mm
Depth55 mm56 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Noise reduction—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm KlinkeUSB-A, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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