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Midland 28 vs PNI Escort HP 9500

What 28 does better (1) and where Escort HP 9500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland 28
Midland · 202528
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ £70
vs
PNI Escort HP 9500
PNI · 2025Escort HP 9500
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £75
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
2.3Features8.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

28Escort HP 9500
180 × 43114187 × 5685
28Escort HP 9500Difference
Height43 mm56 mm−13 mm
Width180 mm187 mm−7 mm
Depth114 mm85 mm+29 mm
Weight499 g786 g−287 g

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

Why is 28 better than Escort HP 9500?

  1. Weight499 g vs 786 g+58%

Why is Escort HP 9500 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 MHz26.965 - 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 g786 g
Width180 mm187 mm
Height43 mm56 mm
Depth114 mm85 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Channel scan—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 pack1—
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