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Baofeng GT-18 PMR vs NXGKET 811

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

Baofeng GT-18 PMR
Baofeng · 2025GT-18 PMR
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ £45
vs
NXGKET 811
NXGKET · 2026811
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ £30
Higher score
3.9Range & power3.9
4.9Battery6.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

GT-18 PMR811
147 × 572635 × 60160
GT-18 PMR811Difference
Height57 mm60 mm−3 mm
Width147 mm35 mm+112 mm
Depth26 mm160 mm−134 mm

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

Why is GT-18 PMR better than 811?

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

Why is 811 better than GT-18 PMR?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · GT-18 PMR: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

NXGKET 811NXGKET 811≈ £306.5
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 tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,200 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight33 g—
Width147 mm35 mm
Height57 mm60 mm
Depth26 mm160 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectorsmicro USBUSB-C, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack33
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