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PNI Escort HP 72 vs PNI PMR R45 Pro

What Escort HP 72 does better (2) and where PMR R45 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

PNI Escort HP 72
PNI · 2022Escort HP 72
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ £85
vs
PNI PMR R45 Pro
PNI · 2025PMR R45 Pro
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ £25
Higher score
2.6Range & power6.2
9.4Battery8.7

Why is Escort HP 72 better than PMR R45 Pro?

  1. Transmit power4 W vs 0.5 W8×
  2. Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+30%

Why is PMR R45 Pro better than Escort HP 72?

  1. Channels8 vs 162×
Specifications

Side by side

PNI Escort HP 72PNI Escort HP 72≈ £858.3
PNI PMR R45 ProPNI PMR R45 Pro≈ £258.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power4 W0.5 W
Channels816
Maximum range (claimed)—8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—142
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,600 mAh2,000 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Mains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—145 g
Width—55 mm
Height—30 mm
Depth—185 mm
Display—Backlit display
ColoursGreen, Red, BlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
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