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President Taylor IV vs Superstar 3900

What Taylor IV does better (1) and where 3900 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

President Taylor IV
President · 2026Taylor IV
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £160
Higher score
vs
Superstar 3900
Superstar · 20243900
1 advantage≈ £180
6.3Range & power9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Taylor IV3900
150 × 16545287 × 20061
Taylor IV3900Difference
Height165 mm200 mm−35 mm
Width150 mm287 mm−137 mm
Depth45 mm61 mm−16 mm
Weight1,100 g1,500 g−400 g

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

Why is Taylor IV better than 3900?

  1. Weight1,100 g vs 1,500 g+36%

Why is 3900 better than Taylor IV?

  1. Transmit power4 W vs 12 W3×
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power4 W12 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,100 g1,500 g
Width150 mm287 mm
Height165 mm200 mm
Depth45 mm61 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackSilver
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke, USB-A4polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack11
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