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Luiton LT-198 vs PNI Escort HP 8500

What LT-198 does better (1) and where Escort HP 8500 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Luiton LT-198
Luiton · 2026LT-198
1 advantage≈ £60
vs
PNI Escort HP 8500
PNI · 2026Escort HP 8500
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ £65
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3

Why is LT-198 better than Escort HP 8500?

  1. Weight416 g vs 900 g2.2×

Why is Escort HP 8500 better than LT-198?

Escort HP 8500 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 socketMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight416 g900 g
Width104 mm180 mm
Height25 mm160 mm
Depth108 mm52 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors4polige Mikrofonbuchse3,5mm Klinke, USB-A, microSD, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack11
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