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Alinco DJ-VX46E vs PNI PMR R80 Pro

What DJ-VX46E does better (1) and where PMR R80 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DJ-VX46E
Alinco · 2025DJ-VX46E
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ £75
Higher score
vs
PNI PMR R80 Pro
PNI · 2025PMR R80 Pro
7.4Score
0 advantages≈ £55
5.4Range & power5.4
6.9Ruggedness7.2

Why is DJ-VX46E better than PMR R80 Pro?

  1. Weight238 g vs 250 g+5%

Why is PMR R80 Pro better than DJ-VX46E?

PMR R80 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Alinco DJ-VX46EAlinco DJ-VX46E≈ £757.6
PNI PMR R80 ProPNI PMR R80 Pro≈ £557.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight238 g250 g
Width—60 mm
Height—38 mm
Depth—130 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
ShockproofYes—
Display—Backlit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack12
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