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Midland 18 vs PNI Escort HP 62DE

What 18 does better (0) and where Escort HP 62DE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland 18
Midland · 202518
0 advantages≈ £70
vs
PNI Escort HP 62DE
PNI · 2026Escort HP 62DE
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ £70
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

18Escort HP 62DE
114 × 4318073 × 3592
18Escort HP 62DEDifference
Height43 mm35 mm+8 mm
Width114 mm73 mm+41 mm
Depth180 mm92 mm+88 mm
Weight499 g424 g+75 g

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

Why is 18 better than Escort HP 62DE?

18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 62DE better than 18?

  1. Weight499 g vs 424 g+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland 18Midland 18≈ £70
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 voltage6 V12 V
Power sourceCar socketRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socket
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight499 g424 g
Width114 mm73 mm
Height43 mm35 mm
Depth180 mm92 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack11
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