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Albrecht AE 6290 vs PNI Escort HP 62

What AE 6290 does better (0) and where Escort HP 62 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 6290
Albrecht · 2021AE 6290
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ £75
vs
PNI Escort HP 62
PNI · 2022Escort HP 62
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ £75
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
3.2Features6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 6290Escort HP 62
124 × 1013673 × 3592
AE 6290Escort HP 62Difference
Height101 mm35 mm+66 mm
Width124 mm73 mm+51 mm
Depth36 mm92 mm−56 mm
Weight428 g332 g+96 g

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

Why is AE 6290 better than Escort HP 62?

AE 6290 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 62 better than AE 6290?

  1. Weight428 g vs 332 g+29%
Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht AE 6290Albrecht AE 6290≈ £754.7
PNI Escort HP 62PNI Escort HP 62≈ £755.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socket
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight428 g332 g
Width124 mm73 mm
Height101 mm35 mm
Depth36 mm92 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack11
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