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PNI Escort HP 82 vs Radioddity CB-500 CB

What Escort HP 82 does better (2) and where CB-500 CB wins (0) — every spec side by side.

PNI Escort HP 82
PNI · 2023Escort HP 82
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ £100
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Radioddity CB-500 CB
Radioddity · 2024CB-500 CB
0 advantages≈ £100
Dimensions

Size comparison

Escort HP 82CB-500 CB
150 × 3563124 × 18538
Escort HP 82CB-500 CBDifference
Height35 mm185 mm−150 mm
Width150 mm124 mm+26 mm
Depth63 mm38 mm+25 mm
Weight325 g620 g−295 g

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

Why is Escort HP 82 better than CB-500 CB?

  1. Weight325 g vs 620 g+91%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is CB-500 CB better than Escort HP 82?

CB-500 CB has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

PNI Escort HP 82PNI Escort HP 82≈ £1008.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB 27 MHz
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No—
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.565–27.99125 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels80—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchautomatic, adjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack, Car socket—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight325 g620 g
Width150 mm124 mm
Height35 mm185 mm
Depth63 mm38 mm
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reductionYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C—
Radios in the base pack1—
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