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PNI Escort HP 82 vs PNI Escort HP 9700

What Escort HP 82 does better (2) and where Escort HP 9700 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

PNI Escort HP 82
PNI · 2023Escort HP 82
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
vs
PNI Escort HP 9700
PNI · 2025Escort HP 9700
0 advantages≈ £70
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Escort HP 82Escort HP 9700
150 × 3563115 × 15038
Escort HP 82Escort HP 9700Difference
Height35 mm150 mm−115 mm
Width150 mm115 mm+35 mm
Depth63 mm38 mm+25 mm
Weight325 g800 g−475 g

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

Why is Escort HP 82 better than Escort HP 9700?

  1. Weight325 g vs 800 g2.5×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · Escort HP 9700: No

Why is Escort HP 9700 better than Escort HP 82?

Escort HP 9700 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

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 MHz26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V12 V
Power sourceRechargeable pack, Car socketCar socket
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight325 g800 g
Width150 mm115 mm
Height35 mm150 mm
Depth63 mm38 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reductionYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-CUSB-A, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack11
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