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Albrecht AE 6390 vs PNI Escort HP 8900

What AE 6390 does better (1) and where Escort HP 8900 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 6390
Albrecht · 2025AE 6390
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £90
Higher score
vs
PNI Escort HP 8900
PNI · 2025Escort HP 8900
1 advantage≈ £80
6.3Range & power3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 6390Escort HP 8900
185 × 55145122 × 13037
AE 6390Escort HP 8900Difference
Height55 mm130 mm−75 mm
Width185 mm122 mm+63 mm
Depth145 mm37 mm+108 mm
Weight1,350 g660 g+690 g

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

Why is AE 6390 better than Escort HP 8900?

  1. Channels80 vs 402×

Why is Escort HP 8900 better than AE 6390?

  1. Weight1,350 g vs 660 g2×
Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht AE 6390Albrecht AE 6390≈ £907.1
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
Channels8040
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceCar socketCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,350 g660 g
Width185 mm122 mm
Height55 mm130 mm
Depth145 mm37 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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