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eSynic BF-88E vs Kenwood PKT-300

What BF-88E does better (1) and where PKT-300 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

eSynic BF-88E
eSynic · 2026BF-88E
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ £90
Higher score
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Kenwood PKT-300
Kenwood · 2025PKT-300
3.9Score
3 advantages≈ £100
3.9Range & power6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

BF-88EPKT-300
168 × 573450 × 9827
BF-88EPKT-300Difference
Height57 mm98 mm−41 mm
Width168 mm50 mm+118 mm
Depth34 mm27 mm+7 mm
Weight150 g140 g+10 g

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

Why is BF-88E better than PKT-300?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · PKT-300: No

Why is PKT-300 better than BF-88E?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)5 km vs 9 km+80%
  2. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
  3. Weight150 g vs 140 g+7%
Specifications

Side by side

eSynic BF-88EeSynic BF-88E≈ £907.0
Kenwood PKT-300Kenwood PKT-300≈ £1003.9
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)5 km9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight150 g140 g
Width168 mm50 mm
Height57 mm98 mm
Depth34 mm27 mm
Protection rating—IP52
Water protection (IPx)—IPx2
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack101
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