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Midland CB Go vs PNI Escort HP 82

What CB Go does better (0) and where Escort HP 82 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Midland CB Go
Midland · 2018CB Go
0 advantages≈ £90
vs
PNI Escort HP 82
PNI · 2023Escort HP 82
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
2.8Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

CB GoEscort HP 82
110 × 11029150 × 3563
CB GoEscort HP 82Difference
Height110 mm35 mm+75 mm
Width110 mm150 mm−40 mm
Depth29 mm63 mm−34 mm
Weight450 g325 g+125 g

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

Why is CB Go better than Escort HP 82?

CB Go has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 82 better than CB Go?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · CB Go: Yes
  2. Channels12 vs 806.7×
  3. Weight450 g vs 325 g+38%
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 ranges27 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels1280
Squelchautomaticautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socketRechargeable pack, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight450 g325 g
Width110 mm150 mm
Height110 mm35 mm
Depth29 mm63 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
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
Connectors3,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack11
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