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Albrecht DMR-100 vs Retevis RT40

What DMR-100 does better (3) and where RT40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht DMR-100
Albrecht · 2026DMR-100
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ £50
vs
Retevis RT40
Retevis · 2026RT40
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
8.5Range & power3.7
7.6Battery8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

DMR-100RT40
200 × 5634190 × 5433
DMR-100RT40Difference
Height56 mm54 mm+2 mm
Width200 mm190 mm+10 mm
Depth34 mm33 mm+1 mm
Weight170 g179 g−9 g

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

Why is DMR-100 better than RT40?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 1.7 km5.9×
  2. Channels478 vs 4810×
  3. Weight170 g vs 179 g+5%

Why is RT40 better than DMR-100?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+33%
  2. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · DMR-100: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht DMR-100Albrecht DMR-100≈ £507.9
Retevis RT40Retevis RT40≈ £458.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, dPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoYes
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 - 446.2 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels47848
Maximum range (claimed)10 km1.7 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight170 g179 g
Width200 mm190 mm
Height56 mm54 mm
Depth34 mm33 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
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