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Midland 18 vs PNI Escort HP 8900

What 18 does better (2) and where Escort HP 8900 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland 18
Midland · 202518
2 advantages≈ £70
vs
PNI Escort HP 8900
PNI · 2025Escort HP 8900
0 advantages≈ £80
6.3Range & power3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

18Escort HP 8900
114 × 43180122 × 13037
18Escort HP 8900Difference
Height43 mm130 mm−87 mm
Width114 mm122 mm−8 mm
Depth180 mm37 mm+143 mm
Weight499 g660 g−161 g

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

Why is 18 better than Escort HP 8900?

  1. Weight499 g vs 660 g+32%
  2. Channels80 vs 402×

Why is Escort HP 8900 better than 18?

Escort HP 8900 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
Channels8040
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage6 V12 V
Power sourceCar socketCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight499 g660 g
Width114 mm122 mm
Height43 mm130 mm
Depth180 mm37 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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