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Midland 28 vs PNI Escort HP 62DE

What 28 does better (0) and where Escort HP 62DE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Midland 28
Midland · 202528
3.9Score
0 advantages≈ £70
vs
PNI Escort HP 62DE
PNI · 2026Escort HP 62DE
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ £70
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
2.3Features6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

28Escort HP 62DE
180 × 4311473 × 3592
28Escort HP 62DEDifference
Height43 mm35 mm+8 mm
Width180 mm73 mm+107 mm
Depth114 mm92 mm+22 mm
Weight499 g424 g+75 g

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

Why is 28 better than Escort HP 62DE?

28 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 62DE better than 28?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
  2. Weight499 g vs 424 g+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland 28Midland 28≈ £703.9
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
Squelchadjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable 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
Width180 mm73 mm
Height43 mm35 mm
Depth114 mm92 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack11
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