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Midland M-88 vs Superstar 3900

What M-88 does better (1) and where 3900 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Midland M-88
Midland · 2022M-88
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ £140
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Superstar 3900
Superstar · 20243900
3 advantages≈ £180
2.3Range & power9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

M-883900
188 × 5777287 × 20061
M-883900Difference
Height57 mm200 mm−143 mm
Width188 mm287 mm−99 mm
Depth77 mm61 mm+16 mm
Weight677 g1,500 g−823 g

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

Why is M-88 better than 3900?

  1. Weight677 g vs 1,500 g2.2×

Why is 3900 better than M-88?

  1. Transmit power0.5 W vs 12 W24×
  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 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W12 W
Channels1280
Squelchautomaticautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight677 g1,500 g
Width188 mm287 mm
Height57 mm200 mm
Depth77 mm61 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackSilver
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beep—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6 Pin4polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack11
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