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PNI Escort HP 9500 vs President Jimmy III

What Escort HP 9500 does better (0) and where Jimmy III wins (1) — every spec side by side.

PNI Escort HP 9500
PNI · 2025Escort HP 9500
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £75
vs
President Jimmy III
President · 2025Jimmy III
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £45
6.3Range & power6.3
8.6Features8.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Escort HP 9500Jimmy III
187 × 5685115 × 13045
Escort HP 9500Jimmy IIIDifference
Height56 mm130 mm−74 mm
Width187 mm115 mm+72 mm
Depth85 mm45 mm+40 mm
Weight786 g560 g+226 g

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

Why is Escort HP 9500 better than Jimmy III?

Escort HP 9500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Jimmy III better than Escort HP 9500?

  1. Weight786 g vs 560 g+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.965 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.2 V
Power sourceCar socketMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight786 g560 g
Width187 mm115 mm
Height56 mm130 mm
Depth85 mm45 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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