vs
8.9Range & power6.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Alan 100 Plus BEscort HP 8500
| Alan 100 Plus B | Escort HP 8500 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 38 mm | 160 mm | −122 mm |
| Width | 190 mm | 180 mm | +10 mm |
| Depth | 124 mm | 52 mm | +72 mm |
| Weight | 1,200 g | 900 g | +300 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Alan 100 Plus B better than Escort HP 8500?
- Transmit power4.5 W vs 4 W+12%
Why is Escort HP 8500 better than Alan 100 Plus B?
- Weight1,200 g vs 900 g+33%
- Channels40 vs 802×
- DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | CB | CB |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 26.965–27.405 MHz | 26.565 - 27.405 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4.5 W | 4 W |
| Channels | 40 | 80 |
| Squelch | — | automatic, adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | — | 12 V |
| Power source | — | Mains / 12 V vehicle |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 1,200 g | 900 g |
| Width | 190 mm | 180 mm |
| Height | 38 mm | 160 mm |
| Depth | 124 mm | 52 mm |
| Display | Monochrome display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 4 Pin socket | 3,5mm Klinke, USB-A, microSD, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
