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Midland 28 vs PNI Escort HP 65

What 28 does better (0) and where Escort HP 65 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland 28
Midland · 202528
3.9Score
0 advantages≈ £70
Higher score
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PNI Escort HP 65
PNI · 2025Escort HP 65
1 advantage≈ £70
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

28Escort HP 65
180 × 43114140 × 11535
28Escort HP 65Difference
Height43 mm115 mm−72 mm
Width180 mm140 mm+40 mm
Depth114 mm35 mm+79 mm

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

Why is 28 better than Escort HP 65?

28 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 65 better than 28?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
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 vehicleCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight499 g—
Width180 mm140 mm
Height43 mm115 mm
Depth114 mm35 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke2,5mm Klinke, RJ-11 Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack11
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