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PNI DMR R45 vs PNI Escort HP 82

What DMR R45 does better (2) and where Escort HP 82 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

PNI DMR R45
PNI · 2026DMR R45
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ £60
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PNI Escort HP 82
PNI · 2023Escort HP 82
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ £100
6.2Range & power6.3
8.7Battery5.9
4.6Features4.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

DMR R45Escort HP 82
138 × 6030150 × 3563
DMR R45Escort HP 82Difference
Height60 mm35 mm+25 mm
Width138 mm150 mm−12 mm
Depth30 mm63 mm−33 mm
Weight150 g325 g−175 g

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

Why is DMR R45 better than Escort HP 82?

  1. Weight150 g vs 325 g2.2×
  2. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+11%

Why is Escort HP 82 better than DMR R45?

  1. Transmit power0.5 W vs 4 W8×
  2. Channels16 vs 805×
Specifications

Side by side

PNI DMR R45PNI DMR R45≈ £608.2
PNI Escort HP 82PNI Escort HP 82≈ £1008.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446CB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W4 W
Channels1680
Maximum range (claimed)8 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelch—automatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh1,800 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, Car socket
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight150 g325 g
Width138 mm150 mm
Height60 mm35 mm
Depth30 mm63 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels35
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Noise reduction—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack11
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