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Albrecht Tectalk Worker 3 vs PNI PMR R45 Pro

What Tectalk Worker 3 does better (2) and where PMR R45 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Tectalk Worker 3
Albrecht · 2022Tectalk Worker 3
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ £30
vs
PNI PMR R45 Pro
PNI · 2025PMR R45 Pro
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ £25
Higher score
7.9Range & power6.2
8.7Battery8.7
4.1Features8.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Tectalk Worker 3PMR R45 Pro
110 × 553855 × 30185
Tectalk Worker 3PMR R45 ProDifference
Height55 mm30 mm+25 mm
Width110 mm55 mm+55 mm
Depth38 mm185 mm−147 mm
Weight174 g145 g+29 g

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

Why is Tectalk Worker 3 better than PMR R45 Pro?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 8 km+25%
  2. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)255 vs 142+80%

Why is PMR R45 Pro better than Tectalk Worker 3?

  1. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
  2. Weight174 g vs 145 g+20%
Specifications

Side by side

PNI PMR R45 ProPNI PMR R45 Pro≈ £258.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)10 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)255142
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,000 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight174 g145 g
Width110 mm55 mm
Height55 mm30 mm
Depth38 mm185 mm
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack—1
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