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PNI 3588S vs PNI PoC 1700

What 3588S does better (3) and where PoC 1700 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

PNI 3588S
PNI · 20263588S
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ £130
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PNI PoC 1700
PNI · 2026PoC 1700
0 advantages≈ £160
8.0Ruggedness2.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

3588SPoC 1700
110 × 6030170 × 5439
3588SPoC 1700Difference
Height60 mm54 mm+6 mm
Width110 mm170 mm−60 mm
Depth30 mm39 mm−9 mm
Weight230 g515 g−285 g

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

Why is 3588S better than PoC 1700?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Weight230 g vs 515 g2.2×
  3. USB-C chargingYes · PoC 1700: No

Why is PoC 1700 better than 3588S?

PoC 1700 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

PNI 3588SPNI 3588S≈ £1306.3
PNI PoC 1700PNI PoC 1700≈ £160
Radio & range
Radio standardsPoC / LTEPoC / LTE
LicenceNeeds mobile data (SIM)Needs mobile data (SIM)
Push-to-talk over cellular (PoC)YesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,800 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V13.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight230 g515 g
Width110 mm170 mm
Height60 mm54 mm
Depth30 mm39 mm
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
GPSYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsmicroSD, 3,5mm Klinke, USB-CRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse
BluetoothYesYes
LTE / 4GYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
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