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Midland 18 vs PNI Escort HP 82

What 18 does better (0) and where Escort HP 82 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Midland 18
Midland · 202518
0 advantages≈ £70
vs
PNI Escort HP 82
PNI · 2023Escort HP 82
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

18Escort HP 82
114 × 43180150 × 3563
18Escort HP 82Difference
Height43 mm35 mm+8 mm
Width114 mm150 mm−36 mm
Depth180 mm63 mm+117 mm
Weight499 g325 g+174 g

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

Why is 18 better than Escort HP 82?

18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 82 better than 18?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · 18: Yes
  2. Weight499 g vs 325 g+54%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland 18Midland 18≈ £70
PNI Escort HP 82PNI Escort HP 82≈ £1008.1
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 capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage6 V7.4 V
Power sourceCar socketRechargeable pack, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight499 g325 g
Width114 mm150 mm
Height43 mm35 mm
Depth180 mm63 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels55
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack11
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