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Luiton LT-198 vs PNI Escort HP 62DE

What LT-198 does better (0) and where Escort HP 62DE wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Luiton LT-198
Luiton · 2026LT-198
0 advantages≈ £60
vs
PNI Escort HP 62DE
PNI · 2026Escort HP 62DE
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ £70
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

LT-198Escort HP 62DE
104 × 2510873 × 3592
LT-198Escort HP 62DEDifference
Height25 mm35 mm−10 mm
Width104 mm73 mm+31 mm
Depth108 mm92 mm+16 mm
Weight416 g424 g−8 g

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

Why is LT-198 better than Escort HP 62DE?

LT-198 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 62DE better than LT-198?

Escort HP 62DE 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 socketRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socket
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight416 g424 g
Width104 mm73 mm
Height25 mm35 mm
Depth108 mm92 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors4polige Mikrofonbuchse2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack11
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