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Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition vs Stabo xm 5010e VOX

What Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition does better (1) and where xm 5010e VOX wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ £140
Higher score
vs
Stabo xm 5010e VOX
Stabo · 2026xm 5010e VOX
5.5Score
0 advantages≈ £200
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alan 42 DS Lithium Editionxm 5010e VOX
70 × 14030188 × 16054
Alan 42 DS Lithium Editionxm 5010e VOXDifference
Height140 mm160 mm−20 mm
Width70 mm188 mm−118 mm
Depth30 mm54 mm−24 mm
Weight220 g965 g−745 g

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

Why is Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition better than xm 5010e VOX?

  1. Weight220 g vs 965 g4.4×

Why is xm 5010e VOX better than Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition?

xm 5010e VOX has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Stabo xm 5010e VOXStabo xm 5010e VOX≈ £2005.5
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 g965 g
Width70 mm188 mm
Height140 mm160 mm
Depth30 mm54 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—1
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