Cobra AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle vs Retevis RT649

What AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle does better (0) and where RT649 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

0 advantages

Retevis · 2026RT649

7.2Score

1 advantage≈ £70

Higher score

2.8Range & power5.5

Why is AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle better than RT649?

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	Retevis RT649≈ £707.2
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	—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	—	Yes
Squelch	automatic	automatic
Call tones	—	20
Power & battery
Battery voltage	—	3.6 V
Power source	Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries	AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too	Yes	—
USB-C charging	—	No
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Width	—	174 mm
Height	—	54 mm
Depth	—	32 mm
Protection rating	—	IP65
Water protection (IPx)	—	IPx5
Display	—	Backlit display
Colours	Black	Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)	—	Yes
VOX sensitivity levels	—	3
Channel scan	—	Yes
Dual watch	—	Yes
Flashlight	—	Yes
Key lock	—	Yes
Roger beep	—	Yes
Monitor button	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	—	Yes
Connectors	—	micro USB
Radios in the base pack	2	—