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Midland Alan 78 Pro vs PNI Escort HP 9500

What Alan 78 Pro does better (0) and where Escort HP 9500 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Midland Alan 78 Pro
Midland · 2025Alan 78 Pro
0 advantages≈ £100
vs
PNI Escort HP 9500
PNI · 2025Escort HP 9500
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ £75
Higher score
3.4Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alan 78 ProEscort HP 9500
180 × 35140187 × 5685
Alan 78 ProEscort HP 9500Difference
Height35 mm56 mm−21 mm
Width180 mm187 mm−7 mm
Depth140 mm85 mm+55 mm
Weight850 g786 g+64 g

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

Why is Alan 78 Pro better than Escort HP 9500?

Alan 78 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 9500 better than Alan 78 Pro?

  1. Channels40 vs 802×
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
  3. Weight850 g vs 786 g+8%
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 g786 g
Width180 mm187 mm
Height35 mm56 mm
Depth140 mm85 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6 PIN2,5 und 3,5 mm
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