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President Martin vs President Taylor IV

What Martin does better (1) and where Taylor IV wins (0) — every spec side by side.

President Martin
President · 2025Martin
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £130
vs
President Taylor IV
President · 2026Taylor IV
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £160
6.3Range & power6.3
8.6Features8.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

MartinTaylor IV
115 × 35165150 × 16545
MartinTaylor IVDifference
Height35 mm165 mm−130 mm
Width115 mm150 mm−35 mm
Depth165 mm45 mm+120 mm
Weight571 g1,100 g−529 g

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

Why is Martin better than Taylor IV?

  1. Weight571 g vs 1,100 g+93%

Why is Taylor IV better than Martin?

Taylor IV has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

President MartinPresident Martin≈ £1307.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight571 g1,100 g
Width115 mm150 mm
Height35 mm165 mm
Depth165 mm45 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-A, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke, USB-A
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