Cobra AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle vs Retevis RT649P

What AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle does better (1) and where RT649P wins (1) — every spec side by side.

1 advantage

Retevis · 2026RT649P

6.6Score

1 advantage≈ £70

Higher score

2.7Range & power2.6

Why is AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle better than RT649P?

Specifications

Only differences	Cobra AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle	Retevis RT649P≈ £706.6
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	3 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	—	Yes
Squelch	automatic	adjustable
Call tones	—	20
Power & battery
Battery capacity	—	1,200 mAh
Battery voltage	—	3.6 V
Power source	Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries	Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too	Yes	Yes
USB-C charging	—	No
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	—	134 g
Width	—	202 mm
Height	—	61 mm
Depth	—	38 mm
Protection rating	—	IP67
Water protection (IPx)	—	IPx7
Floats	—	Yes
Shockproof	—	Yes
Display	—	Backlit display
Colours	Black	Green
Features
VOX (hands-free)	—	Yes
VOX sensitivity levels	—	3
Channel scan	—	Yes
Dual watch	—	Yes
Flashlight	—	Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm	—	Yes
Key lock	—	Yes
Roger beep	—	Yes
Monitor button	—	Yes
Connectivity
Connectors	—	micro USB
Radios in the base pack	2	—