Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition vs Midland M5-Pro

What Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition does better (1) and where M5-Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

8.8Score

1 advantage≈ £140

Higher score

Midland · 2026M5-Pro

5.5Score

1 advantage≈ £130

6.3Range & power6.3

Dimensions

Size comparison

Alan 42 DS Lithium EditionM5-Pro

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

Specifications

Only differences	Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition≈ £1408.8	Midland M5-Pro≈ £1305.5
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
Power & battery
Battery capacity	2,800 mAh	—
Battery voltage	7.2 V	12 V
Power source	Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socket	Mains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too	Yes	—
USB-C charging	No	Yes
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
VOX (hands-free)	—	Yes
VOX sensitivity levels	—	5
Channel scan	Yes	Yes
Dual watch	Yes	Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm	Yes	Yes
Key lock	Yes	Yes
Roger beep	—	Yes
Monitor button	—	Yes
Noise reduction	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	Yes	Yes
Connectors	3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke	RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-C
Radios in the base pack	—	1