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Midland Alan 48 Pro vs PNI Escort HP 82

What Alan 48 Pro does better (0) and where Escort HP 82 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Midland Alan 48 Pro
Midland · 2025Alan 48 Pro
0 advantages≈ £120
vs
PNI Escort HP 82
PNI · 2023Escort HP 82
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alan 48 ProEscort HP 82
180 × 50150150 × 3563
Alan 48 ProEscort HP 82Difference
Height50 mm35 mm+15 mm
Width180 mm150 mm+30 mm
Depth150 mm63 mm+87 mm
Weight1,000 g325 g+675 g

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

Why is Alan 48 Pro better than Escort HP 82?

Alan 48 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 82 better than Alan 48 Pro?

  1. Weight1,000 g vs 325 g3.1×
  2. USB-C chargingNo · Alan 48 Pro: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

PNI Escort HP 82PNI Escort HP 82≈ £1008.1
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
Squelchautomatic, adjustable, digital squelchautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power sourceCar socketRechargeable pack, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight1,000 g325 g
Width180 mm150 mm
Height50 mm35 mm
Depth150 mm63 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack—1
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