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Jopix PT-31 vs PNI Escort HP 8500

What PT-31 does better (1) and where Escort HP 8500 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Jopix PT-31
Jopix · 2026PT-31
1 advantage≈ £60
vs
PNI Escort HP 8500
PNI · 2026Escort HP 8500
6.1Score
0 advantages≈ £40
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

PT-31Escort HP 8500
120 × 11027180 × 16052
PT-31Escort HP 8500Difference
Height110 mm160 mm−50 mm
Width120 mm180 mm−60 mm
Depth27 mm52 mm−25 mm
Weight424 g900 g−476 g

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

Why is PT-31 better than Escort HP 8500?

  1. Weight424 g vs 900 g2.1×

Why is Escort HP 8500 better than PT-31?

Escort HP 8500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Jopix PT-31Jopix PT-31≈ £60
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight424 g900 g
Width120 mm180 mm
Height110 mm160 mm
Depth27 mm52 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke, USB-A, microSD, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Bluetooth—Yes
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