Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition vs Midland M-5

What Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition does better (1) and where M-5 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

8.8Score

1 advantage≈ £140

Higher score

Midland · 2025M-5

0 advantages≈ £120

6.3Range & power6.3

Dimensions

Size comparison

Alan 42 DS Lithium EditionM-5

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

M-5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition≈ £1408.8	Midland M-5≈ £120
Radio & range
Radio standards	CB	CB
Licence	Licence-free	Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)	No	No
Frequency ranges	26.565 - 27.99125 MHz	26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power	4 W	4 W
Channels	80	80
Squelch	automatic, adjustable, digital squelch	automatic, adjustable, digital squelch
Power & battery
Battery capacity	2,800 mAh	—
Battery voltage	7.2 V	—
Power source	Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socket	Car socket
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too	Yes	—
USB-C charging	No	No
Battery level indicator	Yes	—
Design & durability
Weight	220 g	380 g
Width	70 mm	110 mm
Height	140 mm	120 mm
Depth	30 mm	25 mm
Display	Backlit display	Backlit display
Colours	Black	Black
Features
Channel scan	Yes	Yes
Dual watch	Yes	—
Emergency / SOS alarm	Yes	Yes
Key lock	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	Yes	Yes
Connectors	3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke	USB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse