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Midland 8001 Pro vs Vapormatic VLC5795

What 8001 Pro does better (1) and where VLC5795 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland 8001 Pro
Midland · 20268001 Pro
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ £220
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Vapormatic VLC5795
Vapormatic · 2026VLC5795
1 advantage≈ £160
9.4Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

8001 ProVLC5795
175 × 13555115 × 15038
8001 ProVLC5795Difference
Height135 mm150 mm−15 mm
Width175 mm115 mm+60 mm
Depth55 mm38 mm+17 mm
Weight1,200 g800 g+400 g

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

Why is 8001 Pro better than VLC5795?

  1. Transmit power12 W vs 4 W3×

Why is VLC5795 better than 8001 Pro?

  1. Weight1,200 g vs 800 g+50%
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 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power12 W4 W
Channels8080
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12.6 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,200 g800 g
Width175 mm115 mm
Height135 mm150 mm
Depth55 mm38 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
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