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PNI Escort HP 5500 vs PNI Escort HP 8500

What Escort HP 5500 does better (1) and where Escort HP 8500 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

PNI Escort HP 5500
PNI · 2026Escort HP 5500
1 advantage≈ £45
vs
PNI Escort HP 8500
PNI · 2026Escort HP 8500
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ £65
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Escort HP 5500Escort HP 8500
115 × 11536180 × 16052
Escort HP 5500Escort HP 8500Difference
Height115 mm160 mm−45 mm
Width115 mm180 mm−65 mm
Depth36 mm52 mm−16 mm
Weight500 g900 g−400 g

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

Why is Escort HP 5500 better than Escort HP 8500?

  1. Weight500 g vs 900 g+80%

Why is Escort HP 8500 better than Escort HP 5500?

Escort HP 8500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceCar socketMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight500 g900 g
Width115 mm180 mm
Height115 mm160 mm
Depth36 mm52 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke, USB-A, microSD, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack11
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