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Baofeng BF-88E vs PNI PMR R40 Pro

What BF-88E does better (2) and where PMR R40 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-88E
Baofeng · 2026BF-88E
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ £25
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PNI PMR R40 Pro
PNI · 2026PMR R40 Pro
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ £20
3.9Range & power7.9
4.9Features3.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

BF-88EPMR R40 Pro
168 × 5734170 × 5530
BF-88EPMR R40 ProDifference
Height57 mm55 mm+2 mm
Width168 mm170 mm−2 mm
Depth34 mm30 mm+4 mm
Weight150 g140 g+10 g

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

Why is BF-88E better than PMR R40 Pro?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · PMR R40 Pro: No
  2. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)260 vs 154+69%

Why is PMR R40 Pro better than BF-88E?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)5 km vs 10 km2×
  2. Weight150 g vs 140 g+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-88EBaofeng BF-88E≈ £255.7
PNI PMR R40 ProPNI PMR R40 Pro≈ £205.6
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 km10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)260154
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableautomatic
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight150 g140 g
Width168 mm170 mm
Height57 mm55 mm
Depth34 mm30 mm
DisplayNo displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm

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