Cobra AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle vs Retevis RT40

What AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle does better (1) and where RT40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

1 advantage

Retevis · 2026RT40

8.8Score

2 advantages≈ £45

Higher score

2.7Range & power3.7

Why is AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle better than RT40?

Channels8 vs 486×
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle: Yes

Specifications

Only differences	Cobra AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle	Retevis RT40≈ £458.8
Radio & range
Radio standards	PMR446	PMR446, dPMR446
Licence	Licence-free	Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)	No	Yes
Frequency ranges	446 MHz	446 - 446.2 MHz
Transmit power	0.5 W	0.5 W
Channels	8	48
Maximum range (claimed)	5 km	1.7 km
Squelch	automatic	—
Power & battery
Battery capacity	—	2,000 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	—	Yes
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	—	179 g
Width	—	190 mm
Height	—	54 mm
Depth	—	33 mm
Shockproof	—	Yes
Display	—	No display
Colours	Black	Black
Features
PC programmable	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	—	Yes
Connectors	—	2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack	2	—