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PNI Escort HP 65 vs PNI Escort HP 82

What Escort HP 65 does better (0) and where Escort HP 82 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

PNI Escort HP 65
PNI · 2025Escort HP 65
0 advantages≈ £70
vs
PNI Escort HP 82
PNI · 2023Escort HP 82
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ £100
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Escort HP 65Escort HP 82
140 × 11535150 × 3563
Escort HP 65Escort HP 82Difference
Height115 mm35 mm+80 mm
Width140 mm150 mm−10 mm
Depth35 mm63 mm−28 mm

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

Why is Escort HP 65 better than Escort HP 82?

Escort HP 65 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 82 better than Escort HP 65?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Escort HP 65: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

PNI Escort HP 82PNI Escort HP 82≈ £1008.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage12 V7.4 V
Power sourceCar socketRechargeable pack, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—325 g
Width140 mm150 mm
Height115 mm35 mm
Depth35 mm63 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinke, RJ-11 Mikrofonbuchse2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack11
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