Cobra AM655 PMR-Walkie-Talkie 8km vs Logicom Essential Walkie Talkie

What AM655 PMR-Walkie-Talkie 8km does better (0) and where Essential Walkie Talkie wins (2) — every spec side by side.

0 advantages

Logicom · 2026Essential Walkie Talkie

4.6Score

2 advantages≈ £35

Higher score

4.2Range & power7.9

Why is AM655 PMR-Walkie-Talkie 8km better than Essential Walkie Talkie?

AM655 PMR-Walkie-Talkie 8km has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Cobra AM655 PMR-Walkie-Talkie 8km	Logicom Essential Walkie Talkie≈ £354.6
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)	8 km	10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)	—	121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	—	Yes
Squelch	—	automatic
Call tones	—	5
Power & battery
Battery capacity	—	1,000 mAh
Power source	—	Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging	—	Yes
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	—	150 g
Width	—	151 mm
Height	—	52 mm
Depth	—	28 mm
Protection rating	—	IP22
Water protection (IPx)	—	IPx2
Shockproof	—	Yes
Display	—	Monochrome display
Colours	Black	Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)	—	Yes
VOX sensitivity levels	—	3
Flashlight	—	Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm	—	Yes
Key lock	—	Yes
Monitor button	—	Yes
Connectivity
Connectors	—	USB-C
Radios in the base pack	2	2