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Midland M-88 vs President Bill II

What M-88 does better (0) and where Bill II wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Midland M-88
Midland · 2022M-88
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ £140
vs
President Bill II
President · 2025Bill II
3.7Score
2 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
2.3Range & power2.8
2.3Features2.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

M-88Bill II
188 × 5777102 × 10025
M-88Bill IIDifference
Height57 mm100 mm−43 mm
Width188 mm102 mm+86 mm
Depth77 mm25 mm+52 mm
Weight677 g320 g+357 g

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

Why is M-88 better than Bill II?

M-88 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Bill II better than M-88?

  1. Transmit power0.5 W vs 4 W8×
  2. Weight677 g vs 320 g2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Midland M-88Midland M-88≈ £1403.6
President Bill IIPresident Bill II≈ £1003.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W4 W
Channels1212
Squelchautomaticautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleCar socket
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight677 g320 g
Width188 mm102 mm
Height57 mm100 mm
Depth77 mm25 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6 Pin6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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