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PNI Escort HP 65 vs President Barry II

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

PNI Escort HP 65
PNI · 2025Escort HP 65
0 advantages≈ £70
vs
President Barry II
President · 2025Barry II
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Escort HP 65Barry II
140 × 11535125 × 18045
Escort HP 65Barry IIDifference
Height115 mm180 mm−65 mm
Width140 mm125 mm+15 mm
Depth35 mm45 mm−10 mm

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

Why is Escort HP 65 better than Barry II?

Escort HP 65 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Barry II better than Escort HP 65?

Barry II has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

President Barry IIPresident Barry II≈ £1006.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceCar socketCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight—900 g
Width140 mm125 mm
Height115 mm180 mm
Depth35 mm45 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beep—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinke, RJ-11 MikrofonbuchseUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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