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AWANFI 811 vs Baofeng GT-18 PMR

What 811 does better (1) and where GT-18 PMR wins (1) — every spec side by side.

AWANFI 811
AWANFI · 2026811
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ £45
Higher score
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Baofeng GT-18 PMR
Baofeng · 2025GT-18 PMR
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ £45
3.9Range & power3.9
6.6Battery4.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

811GT-18 PMR
35 × 60160147 × 5726
811GT-18 PMRDifference
Height60 mm57 mm+3 mm
Width35 mm147 mm−112 mm
Depth160 mm26 mm+134 mm

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

Why is 811 better than GT-18 PMR?

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

Why is GT-18 PMR better than 811?

  1. Battery capacity1,200 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+25%
Specifications

Side by side

AWANFI 811AWANFI 811≈ £456.5
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)5 km5 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,200 mAh1,500 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—33 g
Width35 mm147 mm
Height60 mm57 mm
Depth160 mm26 mm
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5mm Klinkemicro USB
Radios in the base pack43
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