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Midland 38 vs PNI Escort HP 62DE

What 38 does better (0) and where Escort HP 62DE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland 38
Midland · 202638
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ £100
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PNI Escort HP 62DE
PNI · 2026Escort HP 62DE
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ £70
6.3Range & power6.3
3.6Features6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

38Escort HP 62DE
190 × 1203573 × 3592
38Escort HP 62DEDifference
Height120 mm35 mm+85 mm
Width190 mm73 mm+117 mm
Depth35 mm92 mm−57 mm
Weight840 g424 g+416 g

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

Why is 38 better than Escort HP 62DE?

38 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 62DE better than 38?

  1. Weight840 g vs 424 g+98%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland 38Midland 38≈ £1005.2
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
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)142—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
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
Weight840 g424 g
Width190 mm73 mm
Height120 mm35 mm
Depth35 mm92 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
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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