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PNI Escort HP 446 vs Retevis NR30D

What Escort HP 446 does better (3) and where NR30D wins (1) — every spec side by side.

PNI Escort HP 446
PNI · 2025Escort HP 446
8.4Score
3 advantages
Higher score
vs
Retevis NR30D
Retevis · 2026NR30D
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ £85
8.3Range & power6.6
9.2Features7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Escort HP 446NR30D
110 × 11025126 × 5836
Escort HP 446NR30DDifference
Height110 mm58 mm+52 mm
Width110 mm126 mm−16 mm
Depth25 mm36 mm−11 mm

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

Why is Escort HP 446 better than NR30D?

  1. Transmit power15 W vs 10 W+50%
  2. Channels199 vs 326.2×
  3. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,074 vs 2604.1×

Why is NR30D better than Escort HP 446?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Escort HP 446: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis NR30DRetevis NR30D≈ £858.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz400 - 470 MHz
Transmit power15 W10 W
Channels19932
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,074260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic, adjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,800 mAh
Battery voltage12 V7.4 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socketRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Standby time—70 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—334 g
Width110 mm126 mm
Height110 mm58 mm
Depth25 mm36 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Noise reductionYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-11 MikrofonbuchseUSB-C
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