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Midland 18 vs PNI Escort HP 65

What 18 does better (0) and where Escort HP 65 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland 18
Midland · 202518
0 advantages≈ £70
vs
PNI Escort HP 65
PNI · 2025Escort HP 65
0 advantages≈ £70
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

18Escort HP 65
114 × 43180140 × 11535
18Escort HP 65Difference
Height43 mm115 mm−72 mm
Width114 mm140 mm−26 mm
Depth180 mm35 mm+145 mm

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

Why is 18 better than Escort HP 65?

18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 65 better than 18?

Escort HP 65 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

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 socketCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight499 g—
Width114 mm140 mm
Height43 mm115 mm
Depth180 mm35 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse2,5mm Klinke, RJ-11 Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack11
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