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Midland Alan 100 Plus B vs President Barry II

What Alan 100 Plus B does better (1) and where Barry II wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Midland Alan 100 Plus B
1 advantage
vs
President Barry II
President · 2025Barry II
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
8.9Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alan 100 Plus BBarry II
190 × 38124125 × 18045
Alan 100 Plus BBarry IIDifference
Height38 mm180 mm−142 mm
Width190 mm125 mm+65 mm
Depth124 mm45 mm+79 mm
Weight1,200 g900 g+300 g

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

Why is Alan 100 Plus B better than Barry II?

  1. Transmit power4.5 W vs 4 W+12%

Why is Barry II better than Alan 100 Plus B?

  1. Weight1,200 g vs 900 g+33%
  2. Channels40 vs 802×
  3. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

President Barry IIPresident Barry II≈ £1006.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.965–27.405 MHz26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4.5 W4 W
Channels4080
Squelch—automatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—12 V
Power source—Car socket
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight1,200 g900 g
Width190 mm125 mm
Height38 mm180 mm
Depth124 mm45 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors4 Pin socketUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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