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Midland Alan 100 Plus B vs PNI Escort HP 5500

What Alan 100 Plus B does better (1) and where Escort HP 5500 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Midland Alan 100 Plus B
1 advantage
vs
PNI Escort HP 5500
PNI · 2026Escort HP 5500
3 advantages≈ £45
8.9Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alan 100 Plus BEscort HP 5500
190 × 38124115 × 11536
Alan 100 Plus BEscort HP 5500Difference
Height38 mm115 mm−77 mm
Width190 mm115 mm+75 mm
Depth124 mm36 mm+88 mm
Weight1,200 g500 g+700 g

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

Why is Alan 100 Plus B better than Escort HP 5500?

  1. Transmit power4.5 W vs 4 W+12%

Why is Escort HP 5500 better than Alan 100 Plus B?

  1. Weight1,200 g vs 500 g2.4×
  2. Channels40 vs 802×
  3. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.965–27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4.5 W4 W
Channels4080
Squelch—automatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—12 V
Power source—Car socket
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight1,200 g500 g
Width190 mm115 mm
Height38 mm115 mm
Depth124 mm36 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors4 Pin socket6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—1
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