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Maas-Elektronik KCB-4000 vs PNI Escort HP 6500

What KCB-4000 does better (0) and where Escort HP 6500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Maas-Elektronik KCB-4000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-4000
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ £50
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PNI Escort HP 6500
PNI · 2021Escort HP 6500
1 advantage≈ £45
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

KCB-4000Escort HP 6500
126 × 13039120 × 12028
KCB-4000Escort HP 6500Difference
Height130 mm120 mm+10 mm
Width126 mm120 mm+6 mm
Depth39 mm28 mm+11 mm
Weight820 g385 g+435 g

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

Why is KCB-4000 better than Escort HP 6500?

KCB-4000 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 6500 better than KCB-4000?

  1. Weight820 g vs 385 g2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)154—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceCar socketMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight820 g385 g
Width126 mm120 mm
Height130 mm120 mm
Depth39 mm28 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels4—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke, RJ-11 Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack11
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