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Hunicom H-628 vs PNI PMR R40

What H-628 does better (1) and where PMR R40 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Hunicom H-628
Hunicom · 2026H-628
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ £19
vs
PNI PMR R40
PNI · 2026PMR R40
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ £25
Higher score
3.9Range & power7.9
3.9Battery3.6
8.2Features3.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

H-628PMR R40
153 × 2564170 × 5530
H-628PMR R40Difference
Height25 mm55 mm−30 mm
Width153 mm170 mm−17 mm
Depth64 mm30 mm+34 mm

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

Why is H-628 better than PMR R40?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is PMR R40 better than H-628?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)5 km vs 10 km2×
Specifications

Side by side

Hunicom H-628Hunicom H-628≈ £194.9
PNI PMR R40PNI PMR R40≈ £255.6
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 km10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—154
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustableautomatic
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—140 g
Width153 mm170 mm
Height25 mm55 mm
Depth64 mm30 mm
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursOrange, BlackCamouflage
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack22
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