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Midland Alan 78 Pro vs PNI Escort HP 82

What Alan 78 Pro does better (0) and where Escort HP 82 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Midland Alan 78 Pro
Midland · 2025Alan 78 Pro
0 advantages≈ £100
vs
PNI Escort HP 82
PNI · 2023Escort HP 82
8.1Score
4 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
3.4Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alan 78 ProEscort HP 82
180 × 35140150 × 3563
Alan 78 ProEscort HP 82Difference
Height35 mm35 mm=
Width180 mm150 mm+30 mm
Depth140 mm63 mm+77 mm
Weight850 g325 g+525 g

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

Why is Alan 78 Pro better than Escort HP 82?

Alan 78 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 82 better than Alan 78 Pro?

  1. Weight850 g vs 325 g2.6×
  2. USB-C chargingNo · Alan 78 Pro: Yes
  3. Channels40 vs 802×
  4. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
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
Channels4080
Squelchautomatic, digital squelchautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage12 V7.4 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight850 g325 g
Width180 mm150 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Depth140 mm63 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6 PIN2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack11
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