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Midland M-5 vs PNI Escort HP 82

What M-5 does better (0) and where Escort HP 82 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Midland M-5
Midland · 2025M-5
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

M-5Escort HP 82
110 × 12025150 × 3563
M-5Escort HP 82Difference
Height120 mm35 mm+85 mm
Width110 mm150 mm−40 mm
Depth25 mm63 mm−38 mm
Weight380 g325 g+55 g

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

Why is M-5 better than Escort HP 82?

M-5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 82 better than M-5?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · M-5: Yes
  2. Weight380 g vs 325 g+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland M-5Midland M-5≈ £120
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
Weight380 g325 g
Width110 mm150 mm
Height120 mm35 mm
Depth25 mm63 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack—1
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