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Albrecht AE 6290 vs PNI Escort HP 82

What AE 6290 does better (0) and where Escort HP 82 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 6290
Albrecht · 2021AE 6290
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ £75
vs
PNI Escort HP 82
PNI · 2023Escort HP 82
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
3.2Features4.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 6290Escort HP 82
124 × 10136150 × 3563
AE 6290Escort HP 82Difference
Height101 mm35 mm+66 mm
Width124 mm150 mm−26 mm
Depth36 mm63 mm−27 mm
Weight428 g325 g+103 g

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

Why is AE 6290 better than Escort HP 82?

AE 6290 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 82 better than AE 6290?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · AE 6290: Yes
  2. Weight428 g vs 325 g+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht AE 6290Albrecht AE 6290≈ £754.7
PNI Escort HP 82PNI Escort HP 82≈ £1008.1
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 capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage12 V7.4 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight428 g325 g
Width124 mm150 mm
Height101 mm35 mm
Depth36 mm63 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels95
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack11
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