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Midland M-5 vs President Randy III

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

Midland M-5
Midland · 2025M-5
1 advantage≈ £120
vs
President Randy III
President · 2021Randy III
1 advantage≈ £150
6.3Range & power3.4

Why is M-5 better than Randy III?

  1. Channels80 vs 402×

Why is Randy III better than M-5?

  1. Weight380 g vs 305 g+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland M-5Midland M-5≈ £120
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8040
Squelchautomatic, adjustable, digital squelch—
Power & battery
Power sourceCar socketRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNo—
Design & durability
Weight380 g305 g
Width110 mm—
Height120 mm—
Depth25 mm—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlue, Yellow, Black
Features
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse—
Radios in the base pack—1
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