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PNI Escort HP 9500 vs PNI PMR R80 Pro

What Escort HP 9500 does better (2) and where PMR R80 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

PNI Escort HP 9500
PNI · 2025Escort HP 9500
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ £75
vs
PNI PMR R80 Pro
PNI · 2025PMR R80 Pro
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ £55
Higher score
6.3Range & power5.4
8.6Features5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Escort HP 9500PMR R80 Pro
187 × 568560 × 38130
Escort HP 9500PMR R80 ProDifference
Height56 mm38 mm+18 mm
Width187 mm60 mm+127 mm
Depth85 mm130 mm−45 mm
Weight786 g250 g+536 g

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

Why is Escort HP 9500 better than PMR R80 Pro?

  1. Transmit power4 W vs 0.5 W8×
  2. Channels80 vs 165×

Why is PMR R80 Pro better than Escort HP 9500?

  1. Weight786 g vs 250 g3.1×
  2. USB-C chargingNo · Escort HP 9500: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

PNI PMR R80 ProPNI PMR R80 Pro≈ £557.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.965 - 27.405 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power4 W0.5 W
Channels8016
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchautomatic, adjustable—
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V—
Power sourceCar socketRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight786 g250 g
Width187 mm60 mm
Height56 mm38 mm
Depth85 mm130 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—2
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