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Midland M-5 vs President Barry II

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

Midland M-5
Midland · 2025M-5
1 advantage≈ £120
vs
President Barry II
President · 2025Barry II
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

M-5Barry II
110 × 12025125 × 18045
M-5Barry IIDifference
Height120 mm180 mm−60 mm
Width110 mm125 mm−15 mm
Depth25 mm45 mm−20 mm
Weight380 g900 g−520 g

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

Why is M-5 better than Barry II?

  1. Weight380 g vs 900 g2.4×

Why is Barry II better than M-5?

Barry II has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland M-5Midland M-5≈ £120
President Barry IIPresident Barry II≈ £1006.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustable, digital squelchautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—12 V
Power sourceCar socketCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight380 g900 g
Width110 mm125 mm
Height120 mm180 mm
Depth25 mm45 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beep—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 MikrofonbuchseUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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