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Midland Alan 78 Pro vs PNI Escort HP 8000L ASQ

What Alan 78 Pro does better (0) and where Escort HP 8000L ASQ wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Midland Alan 78 Pro
Midland · 2025Alan 78 Pro
0 advantages≈ £100
vs
PNI Escort HP 8000L ASQ
3 advantages≈ £75
3.4Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alan 78 ProEscort HP 8000L ASQ
180 × 35140115 × 36152
Alan 78 ProEscort HP 8000L ASQDifference
Height35 mm36 mm−1 mm
Width180 mm115 mm+65 mm
Depth140 mm152 mm−12 mm
Weight850 g800 g+50 g

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

Why is Alan 78 Pro better than Escort HP 8000L ASQ?

Alan 78 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 8000L ASQ better than Alan 78 Pro?

  1. Channels40 vs 802×
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
  3. Weight850 g vs 800 g+6%
Specifications

Side by side

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
Channels4080
Squelchautomatic, digital squelchautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight850 g800 g
Width180 mm115 mm
Height35 mm36 mm
Depth140 mm152 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6 PIN3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack11
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