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Midland M-5 vs President Jerry

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

Midland M-5
Midland · 2025M-5
0 advantages≈ £120
vs
President Jerry
President · 2025Jerry
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ £85
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

M-5Jerry
110 × 12025152 × 6637
M-5JerryDifference
Height120 mm66 mm+54 mm
Width110 mm152 mm−42 mm
Depth25 mm37 mm−12 mm
Weight380 g305 g+75 g

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

Why is M-5 better than Jerry?

M-5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Jerry better than M-5?

  1. Weight380 g vs 305 g+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland M-5Midland M-5≈ £120
President JerryPresident Jerry≈ £854.6
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 capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power sourceCar socketRechargeable pack, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight380 g305 g
Width110 mm152 mm
Height120 mm66 mm
Depth25 mm37 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—1
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