Alan 100 Plus B Version 2021 vs PNI Escort HP 8500

What 100 Plus B Version 2021 does better (0) and where Escort HP 8500 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

0 advantages≈ £60

6.0Score

2 advantages≈ £65

Higher score

3.4Range & power6.3

Dimensions

Size comparison

100 Plus B Version 2021Escort HP 8500

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

100 Plus B Version 2021 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Alan 100 Plus B Version 2021≈ £60	PNI Escort HP 8500≈ £656.0
Radio & range
Radio standards	CB	CB
Licence	Licence-free	Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)	No	No
Frequency ranges	26.965 - 27.405 MHz	26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power	4 W	4 W
Channels	40	80
Squelch	adjustable	automatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage	12 V	12 V
Power source	Mains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket	Mains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C charging	No	No
Design & durability
Weight	1,200 g	900 g
Width	190 mm	180 mm
Height	124 mm	160 mm
Depth	38 mm	52 mm
Display	Backlit display	Backlit display
Colours	Black	Black
Features
Channel scan	—	Yes
Dual watch	—	Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm	Yes	Yes
FM radio	—	Yes
Key lock	—	Yes
Roger beep	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	Yes	Yes
Connectors	4polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke	3,5mm Klinke, USB-A, microSD, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Bluetooth	—	Yes
Radios in the base pack	1	1