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Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition vs Stabo xm 3004e VOX

What Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition does better (1) and where xm 3004e VOX wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ £140
Higher score
vs
Stabo xm 3004e VOX
Stabo · 2025xm 3004e VOX
0 advantages≈ £220
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alan 42 DS Lithium Editionxm 3004e VOX
70 × 14030115 × 35165
Alan 42 DS Lithium Editionxm 3004e VOXDifference
Height140 mm35 mm+105 mm
Width70 mm115 mm−45 mm
Depth30 mm165 mm−135 mm
Weight220 g600 g−380 g

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

Why is Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition better than xm 3004e VOX?

  1. Weight220 g vs 600 g2.7×

Why is xm 3004e VOX better than Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition?

xm 3004e VOX has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.99125 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 chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight220 g600 g
Width70 mm115 mm
Height140 mm35 mm
Depth30 mm165 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke
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