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PNI Escort HP 8500 vs Retevis MB63A

What Escort HP 8500 does better (0) and where MB63A wins (0) — every spec side by side.

PNI Escort HP 8500
PNI · 2026Escort HP 8500
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ £65
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Retevis MB63A
Retevis · 2025MB63A
0 advantages≈ £60
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Escort HP 8500MB63A
180 × 16052140 × 16541
Escort HP 8500MB63ADifference
Height160 mm165 mm−5 mm
Width180 mm140 mm+40 mm
Depth52 mm41 mm+11 mm

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

Why is Escort HP 8500 better than MB63A?

Escort HP 8500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MB63A better than Escort HP 8500?

MB63A has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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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 vehicleCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight900 g—
Width180 mm140 mm
Height160 mm165 mm
Depth52 mm41 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radioYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, USB-A, microSD, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 2,5 und 3,5 mm3,5mm Klinke
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack11
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