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PNI Escort HP 82 vs President Martin

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

PNI Escort HP 82
PNI · 2023Escort HP 82
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
vs
President Martin
President · 2025Martin
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ £130
6.3Range & power6.3
4.4Features8.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Escort HP 82Martin
150 × 3563115 × 35165
Escort HP 82MartinDifference
Height35 mm35 mm=
Width150 mm115 mm+35 mm
Depth63 mm165 mm−102 mm
Weight325 g571 g−246 g

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

Why is Escort HP 82 better than Martin?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · Martin: No
  2. Weight325 g vs 571 g+76%

Why is Martin better than Escort HP 82?

Martin has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

PNI Escort HP 82PNI Escort HP 82≈ £1008.1
President MartinPresident Martin≈ £1307.2
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 capacity1,800 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V12 V
Power sourceRechargeable pack, Car socketMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight325 g571 g
Width150 mm115 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Depth63 mm165 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-CUSB-A, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack11
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