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Baofeng GT-18 PMR vs PNI PMR R70 Pro

What GT-18 PMR does better (1) and where PMR R70 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng GT-18 PMR
Baofeng · 2025GT-18 PMR
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ £45
vs
PNI PMR R70 Pro
PNI · 2026PMR R70 Pro
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ £60
Higher score
3.9Range & power5.4
4.9Battery6.3
9.6Features9.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

GT-18 PMRPMR R70 Pro
147 × 5726230 × 6040
GT-18 PMRPMR R70 ProDifference
Height57 mm60 mm−3 mm
Width147 mm230 mm−83 mm
Depth26 mm40 mm−14 mm
Weight33 g266 g−233 g

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

Why is GT-18 PMR better than PMR R70 Pro?

  1. Weight33 g vs 266 g8.1×

Why is PMR R70 Pro better than GT-18 PMR?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+20%
  2. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155 vs 216+39%
Specifications

Side by side

PNI PMR R70 ProPNI PMR R70 Pro≈ £607.5
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 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155216
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,800 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight33 g266 g
Width147 mm230 mm
Height57 mm60 mm
Depth26 mm40 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Floats—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectorsmicro USB3,5mm Klinke
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