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Midland M-5 vs TTI TCB-900 Evo

What M-5 does better (0) and where TCB-900 Evo wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland M-5
Midland · 2025M-5
0 advantages≈ £120
vs
TTI TCB-900 Evo
TTI · 2026TCB-900 Evo
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £140
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3

Why is M-5 better than TCB-900 Evo?

M-5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TCB-900 Evo better than M-5?

TCB-900 Evo has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland M-5Midland M-5≈ £120
TTI TCB-900 EvoTTI TCB-900 Evo≈ £1407.1
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 g—
Width110 mm—
Height120 mm—
Depth25 mm—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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