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Midland 38 vs PNI Escort HP 8000L

What 38 does better (0) and where Escort HP 8000L wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland 38
Midland · 202638
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
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PNI Escort HP 8000L
PNI · 2026Escort HP 8000L
1 advantage≈ £70
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

38Escort HP 8000L
190 × 12035115 × 36152
38Escort HP 8000LDifference
Height120 mm36 mm+84 mm
Width190 mm115 mm+75 mm
Depth35 mm152 mm−117 mm
Weight840 g800 g+40 g

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

Why is 38 better than Escort HP 8000L?

38 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 8000L better than 38?

  1. Weight840 g vs 800 g+5%
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 MHz26.965 - 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 vehicleCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight840 g800 g
Width190 mm115 mm
Height120 mm36 mm
Depth35 mm152 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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