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Midland Alan 100 Plus B vs Superstar 3900

What Alan 100 Plus B does better (1) and where 3900 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Midland Alan 100 Plus B
1 advantage
vs
Superstar 3900
Superstar · 20243900
3 advantages≈ £180
8.9Range & power9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alan 100 Plus B3900
190 × 38124287 × 20061
Alan 100 Plus B3900Difference
Height38 mm200 mm−162 mm
Width190 mm287 mm−97 mm
Depth124 mm61 mm+63 mm
Weight1,200 g1,500 g−300 g

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

Why is Alan 100 Plus B better than 3900?

  1. Weight1,200 g vs 1,500 g+25%

Why is 3900 better than Alan 100 Plus B?

  1. Transmit power4.5 W vs 12 W2.7×
  2. Channels40 vs 802×
  3. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.965–27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power4.5 W12 W
Channels4080
Squelch—automatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—13.8 V
Power source—Mains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight1,200 g1,500 g
Width190 mm287 mm
Height38 mm200 mm
Depth124 mm61 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Silver
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors4 Pin socket4polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—1
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