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President Barry II vs President William II

What Barry II does better (0) and where William II wins (2) — every spec side by side.

President Barry II
President · 2025Barry II
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ £100
vs
President William II
President · 2025William II
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ £130
6.3Range & power6.3
6.2Features6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Barry IIWilliam II
125 × 18045140 × 11545
Barry IIWilliam IIDifference
Height180 mm115 mm+65 mm
Width125 mm140 mm−15 mm
Depth45 mm45 mm=
Weight900 g730 g+170 g

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

Why is Barry II better than William II?

Barry II has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is William II better than Barry II?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Barry II: Yes
  2. Weight900 g vs 730 g+23%
Specifications

Side by side

President Barry IIPresident Barry II≈ £1006.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.965 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceCar socketMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight900 g730 g
Width125 mm140 mm
Height180 mm115 mm
Depth45 mm45 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beepYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke, USB-C, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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