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PNI Escort HP 9700 vs President Jimmy III

What Escort HP 9700 does better (0) and where Jimmy III wins (1) — every spec side by side.

PNI Escort HP 9700
PNI · 2025Escort HP 9700
0 advantages≈ £70
vs
President Jimmy III
President · 2025Jimmy III
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £45
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Escort HP 9700Jimmy III
115 × 15038115 × 13045
Escort HP 9700Jimmy IIIDifference
Height150 mm130 mm+20 mm
Width115 mm115 mm=
Depth38 mm45 mm−7 mm
Weight800 g560 g+240 g

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

Why is Escort HP 9700 better than Jimmy III?

Escort HP 9700 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Jimmy III better than Escort HP 9700?

  1. Weight800 g vs 560 g+43%
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
Weight800 g560 g
Width115 mm115 mm
Height150 mm130 mm
Depth38 mm45 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-A, 2,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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