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Alan 100 Plus B Version 2021 vs PNI Escort HP 8900

What 100 Plus B Version 2021 does better (0) and where Escort HP 8900 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Alan 100 Plus B Version 2021
0 advantages≈ £60
vs
PNI Escort HP 8900
PNI · 2025Escort HP 8900
1 advantage≈ £80
3.4Range & power3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

100 Plus B Version 2021Escort HP 8900
190 × 12438122 × 13037
100 Plus B Version 2021Escort HP 8900Difference
Height124 mm130 mm−6 mm
Width190 mm122 mm+68 mm
Depth38 mm37 mm+1 mm
Weight1,200 g660 g+540 g

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

Why is 100 Plus B Version 2021 better than Escort HP 8900?

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

Why is Escort HP 8900 better than 100 Plus B Version 2021?

  1. Weight1,200 g vs 660 g+82%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.965 - 27.405 MHz26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels4040
Squelchadjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socketCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,200 g660 g
Width190 mm122 mm
Height124 mm130 mm
Depth38 mm37 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors4polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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