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PNI Escort HP 6500 vs Retevis MB63A

What Escort HP 6500 does better (0) and where MB63A wins (0) — every spec side by side.

PNI Escort HP 6500
PNI · 2021Escort HP 6500
0 advantages≈ £45
vs
Retevis MB63A
Retevis · 2025MB63A
0 advantages≈ £60
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Escort HP 6500MB63A
120 × 12028140 × 16541
Escort HP 6500MB63ADifference
Height120 mm165 mm−45 mm
Width120 mm140 mm−20 mm
Depth28 mm41 mm−13 mm

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

Why is Escort HP 6500 better than MB63A?

Escort HP 6500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MB63A better than Escort HP 6500?

MB63A 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 MHz26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustable—
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socketCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight385 g—
Width120 mm140 mm
Height120 mm165 mm
Depth28 mm41 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, RJ-11 Mikrofonbuchse3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack11
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