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Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition vs President William II

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

Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ £140
Higher score
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President William II
President · 2025William II
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ £130
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alan 42 DS Lithium EditionWilliam II
70 × 14030140 × 11545
Alan 42 DS Lithium EditionWilliam IIDifference
Height140 mm115 mm+25 mm
Width70 mm140 mm−70 mm
Depth30 mm45 mm−15 mm
Weight220 g730 g−510 g

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

Why is Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition better than William II?

  1. Weight220 g vs 730 g3.3×

Why is William II better than Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition: Yes
Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustable, digital squelchautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh—
Battery voltage7.2 V12 V
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socketMains / 12 V vehicle
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight220 g730 g
Width70 mm140 mm
Height140 mm115 mm
Depth30 mm45 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke, USB-C, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack—1
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