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Stabo xm 3004e VOX vs Superstar 3900

What xm 3004e VOX does better (1) and where 3900 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Stabo xm 3004e VOX
Stabo · 2025xm 3004e VOX
1 advantage≈ £220
vs
Superstar 3900
Superstar · 20243900
1 advantage≈ £180
6.3Range & power9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

xm 3004e VOX3900
115 × 35165287 × 20061
xm 3004e VOX3900Difference
Height35 mm200 mm−165 mm
Width115 mm287 mm−172 mm
Depth165 mm61 mm+104 mm
Weight600 g1,500 g−900 g

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

Why is xm 3004e VOX better than 3900?

  1. Weight600 g vs 1,500 g2.5×

Why is 3900 better than xm 3004e VOX?

  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 - 27.99125 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
Weight600 g1,500 g
Width115 mm287 mm
Height35 mm200 mm
Depth165 mm61 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackSilver
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke4polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack11
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