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Albrecht Tectalk biz vs Baofeng GT-18 PMR

What Tectalk biz does better (1) and where GT-18 PMR wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Tectalk biz
Albrecht · 2025Tectalk biz
3.7Score
1 advantage≈ £85
vs
Baofeng GT-18 PMR
Baofeng · 2025GT-18 PMR
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
2.5Range & power3.9
3.4Battery4.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Tectalk bizGT-18 PMR
69 × 2814147 × 5726
Tectalk bizGT-18 PMRDifference
Height28 mm57 mm−29 mm
Width69 mm147 mm−78 mm
Depth14 mm26 mm−12 mm
Weight35 g33 g+2 g

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

Why is Tectalk biz better than GT-18 PMR?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · GT-18 PMR: No

Why is GT-18 PMR better than Tectalk biz?

  1. Battery capacity650 mAh vs 1,500 mAh2.3×
  2. Maximum range (claimed)3 km vs 5 km+67%
  3. Weight35 g vs 33 g+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels—16
Maximum range (claimed)3 km5 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity650 mAh1,500 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight35 g33 g
Width69 mm147 mm
Height28 mm57 mm
Depth14 mm26 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
ConnectorsUSB-Cmicro USB
Radios in the base pack13
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