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Midland 28 vs PNI Escort HP 9700

What 28 does better (1) and where Escort HP 9700 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland 28
Midland · 202528
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ £70
Higher score
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PNI Escort HP 9700
PNI · 2025Escort HP 9700
1 advantage≈ £70
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

28Escort HP 9700
180 × 43114115 × 15038
28Escort HP 9700Difference
Height43 mm150 mm−107 mm
Width180 mm115 mm+65 mm
Depth114 mm38 mm+76 mm
Weight499 g800 g−301 g

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

Why is 28 better than Escort HP 9700?

  1. Weight499 g vs 800 g+60%

Why is Escort HP 9700 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 g800 g
Width180 mm115 mm
Height43 mm150 mm
Depth114 mm38 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm KlinkeUSB-A, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack11
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