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Midland M-5 vs President Martin

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

Midland M-5
Midland · 2025M-5
1 advantage≈ £120
vs
President Martin
President · 2025Martin
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £130
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

M-5Martin
110 × 12025115 × 35165
M-5MartinDifference
Height120 mm35 mm+85 mm
Width110 mm115 mm−5 mm
Depth25 mm165 mm−140 mm
Weight380 g571 g−191 g

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

Why is M-5 better than Martin?

  1. Weight380 g vs 571 g+50%

Why is Martin better than M-5?

Martin has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland M-5Midland M-5≈ £120
President MartinPresident Martin≈ £1307.1
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 voltage—12 V
Power sourceCar socketMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight380 g571 g
Width110 mm115 mm
Height120 mm35 mm
Depth25 mm165 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beep—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 MikrofonbuchseUSB-A, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack—1
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