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Midland M-88 vs President William II

What M-88 does better (1) and where William II wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Midland M-88
Midland · 2022M-88
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ £140
vs
President William II
President · 2025William II
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ £130
Higher score
2.3Range & power6.3
2.3Features6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

M-88William II
188 × 5777140 × 11545
M-88William IIDifference
Height57 mm115 mm−58 mm
Width188 mm140 mm+48 mm
Depth77 mm45 mm+32 mm
Weight677 g730 g−53 g

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

Why is M-88 better than William II?

  1. Weight677 g vs 730 g+8%

Why is William II better than M-88?

  1. Transmit power0.5 W vs 4 W8×
  2. Channels12 vs 806.7×
  3. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Midland M-88Midland M-88≈ £1403.6
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—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight677 g730 g
Width188 mm140 mm
Height57 mm115 mm
Depth77 mm45 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6 Pin2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke, USB-C, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack11
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