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Alinco DJ-VX46E vs PNI DMR R45

What DJ-VX46E does better (0) and where DMR R45 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DJ-VX46E
Alinco · 2025DJ-VX46E
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ £75
vs
PNI DMR R45
PNI · 2026DMR R45
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ £60
Higher score
5.4Range & power6.2

Why is DJ-VX46E better than DMR R45?

DJ-VX46E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is DMR R45 better than DJ-VX46E?

  1. Weight238 g vs 150 g+59%
Specifications

Side by side

Alinco DJ-VX46EAlinco DJ-VX46E≈ £757.6
PNI DMR R45PNI DMR R45≈ £608.2
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)—8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—104
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight238 g150 g
Width—138 mm
Height—60 mm
Depth—30 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
ShockproofYes—
Display—Backlit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scan—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Bluetooth—Yes
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