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Cobra RX380 vs PNI DMR R45

What RX380 does better (1) and where DMR R45 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Cobra RX380
Cobra · 2025RX380
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ £70
vs
PNI DMR R45
PNI · 2026DMR R45
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ £60
Higher score
6.2Range & power6.2
4.0Features4.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

RX380DMR R45
62 × 42173138 × 6030
RX380DMR R45Difference
Height42 mm60 mm−18 mm
Width62 mm138 mm−76 mm
Depth173 mm30 mm+143 mm
Weight113 g150 g−37 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is RX380 better than DMR R45?

  1. Weight113 g vs 150 g+33%

Why is DMR R45 better than RX380?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · RX380: Yes
  2. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)83 vs 104+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Cobra RX380Cobra RX380≈ £704.2
PNI DMR R45PNI DMR R45≈ £608.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)8 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)83104
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic—
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight113 g150 g
Width62 mm138 mm
Height42 mm60 mm
Depth173 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIPX2—
Water protection (IPx)IPx2—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectorsmicro USBUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Bluetooth—Yes
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