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Midland M-88 vs President Martin

What M-88 does better (0) and where Martin wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Midland M-88
Midland · 2022M-88
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ £140
vs
President Martin
President · 2025Martin
7.1Score
4 advantages≈ £130
Higher score
2.3Range & power6.3
2.3Features8.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

M-88Martin
188 × 5777115 × 35165
M-88MartinDifference
Height57 mm35 mm+22 mm
Width188 mm115 mm+73 mm
Depth77 mm165 mm−88 mm
Weight677 g571 g+106 g

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

Why is M-88 better than Martin?

M-88 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Martin better than M-88?

  1. Transmit power0.5 W vs 4 W8×
  2. Channels12 vs 806.7×
  3. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
  4. Weight677 g vs 571 g+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland M-88Midland M-88≈ £1403.6
President MartinPresident Martin≈ £1307.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W4 W
Channels1280
Squelchautomaticautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight677 g571 g
Width188 mm115 mm
Height57 mm35 mm
Depth77 mm165 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beep—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6 PinUSB-A, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack11
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