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Jopix CB-80 vs PNI Escort HP 9700

What CB-80 does better (1) and where Escort HP 9700 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Jopix CB-80
Jopix · 2025CB-80
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ £85
Higher score
vs
PNI Escort HP 9700
PNI · 2025Escort HP 9700
0 advantages≈ £70
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

CB-80Escort HP 9700
120 × 6141115 × 15038
CB-80Escort HP 9700Difference
Height61 mm150 mm−89 mm
Width120 mm115 mm+5 mm
Depth41 mm38 mm+3 mm
Weight290 g800 g−510 g

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

Why is CB-80 better than Escort HP 9700?

  1. Weight290 g vs 800 g2.8×

Why is Escort HP 9700 better than CB-80?

Escort HP 9700 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Jopix CB-80Jopix CB-80≈ £858.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,600 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V12 V
Power sourceRechargeable packCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight290 g800 g
Width120 mm115 mm
Height61 mm150 mm
Depth41 mm38 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-A, 2,5mm Klinke
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