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Midland M-5 vs Midland M5-Pro

What M-5 does better (0) and where M5-Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland M-5
Midland · 2025M-5
0 advantages≈ £120
vs
Midland M5-Pro
Midland · 2026M5-Pro
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ £130
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

M-5M5-Pro
110 × 12025110 × 12025
M-5M5-ProDifference
Height120 mm120 mm=
Width110 mm110 mm=
Depth25 mm25 mm=
Weight380 g380 g=

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

Why is M-5 better than M5-Pro?

M-5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is M5-Pro better than M-5?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · M-5: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Midland M-5Midland M-5≈ £120
Midland M5-ProMidland M5-Pro≈ £1305.5
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 voltage—12 V
Power sourceCar socketMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoYes
Design & durability
Weight380 g380 g
Width110 mm110 mm
Height120 mm120 mm
Depth25 mm25 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 MikrofonbuchseRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-C
Radios in the base pack—1
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