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Luiton LT-198 vs PNI Escort HP 5500

What LT-198 does better (1) and where Escort HP 5500 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Luiton LT-198
Luiton · 2026LT-198
1 advantage≈ £60
vs
PNI Escort HP 5500
PNI · 2026Escort HP 5500
0 advantages≈ £45
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

LT-198Escort HP 5500
104 × 25108115 × 11536
LT-198Escort HP 5500Difference
Height25 mm115 mm−90 mm
Width104 mm115 mm−11 mm
Depth108 mm36 mm+72 mm
Weight416 g500 g−84 g

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

Why is LT-198 better than Escort HP 5500?

  1. Weight416 g vs 500 g+20%

Why is Escort HP 5500 better than LT-198?

Escort HP 5500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

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 vehicle, Car socketCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight416 g500 g
Width104 mm115 mm
Height25 mm115 mm
Depth108 mm36 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors4polige Mikrofonbuchse6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack11
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