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Stabo xm 5010e VOX vs Superstar 3900

What xm 5010e VOX does better (1) and where 3900 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Stabo xm 5010e VOX
Stabo · 2026xm 5010e VOX
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ £200
Higher score
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Superstar 3900
Superstar · 20243900
1 advantage≈ £180
6.3Range & power9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

xm 5010e VOX3900
188 × 16054287 × 20061
xm 5010e VOX3900Difference
Height160 mm200 mm−40 mm
Width188 mm287 mm−99 mm
Depth54 mm61 mm−7 mm
Weight965 g1,500 g−535 g

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

Why is xm 5010e VOX better than 3900?

  1. Weight965 g vs 1,500 g+55%

Why is 3900 better than xm 5010e VOX?

  1. Transmit power4 W vs 12 W3×
Specifications

Side by side

Stabo xm 5010e VOXStabo xm 5010e VOX≈ £2005.5
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
Weight965 g1,500 g
Width188 mm287 mm
Height160 mm200 mm
Depth54 mm61 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackSilver
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke4polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
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