Cobra AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle vs PNI PMR R40

What AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle does better (0) and where PMR R40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

0 advantages

PNI · 2026PMR R40

5.6Score

2 advantages≈ £25

Higher score

2.7Range & power7.9

Why is AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle better than PMR R40?

AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Cobra AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle	PNI PMR R40≈ £255.6
Radio & range
Radio standards	PMR446	PMR446
Licence	Licence-free	Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)	No	No
Frequency ranges	446 MHz	446 MHz
Transmit power	0.5 W	0.5 W
Channels	8	16
Maximum range (claimed)	5 km	10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)	—	154
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	—	Yes
Squelch	automatic	automatic
Power & battery
Battery capacity	—	1,200 mAh
Battery voltage	—	3.7 V
Power source	Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries	Rechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too	Yes	—
USB-C charging	—	No
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	—	140 g
Width	—	170 mm
Height	—	55 mm
Depth	—	30 mm
Display	—	No display
Colours	Black	Camouflage
Features
VOX (hands-free)	—	Yes
Channel scan	—	Yes
Flashlight	—	Yes
Monitor button	—	Yes
PC programmable	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	—	Yes
Connectors	—	2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack	2	2