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Midland 18 vs PNI Escort HP 8000L

What 18 does better (1) and where Escort HP 8000L wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland 18
Midland · 202518
1 advantage≈ £70
vs
PNI Escort HP 8000L
PNI · 2026Escort HP 8000L
0 advantages≈ £70
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

18Escort HP 8000L
114 × 43180115 × 36152
18Escort HP 8000LDifference
Height43 mm36 mm+7 mm
Width114 mm115 mm−1 mm
Depth180 mm152 mm+28 mm
Weight499 g800 g−301 g

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

Why is 18 better than Escort HP 8000L?

  1. Weight499 g vs 800 g+60%

Why is Escort HP 8000L better than 18?

Escort HP 8000L 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 MHz26.965 - 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 g800 g
Width114 mm115 mm
Height43 mm36 mm
Depth180 mm152 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 Mikrofonbuchse3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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