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Kenwood UTB-10-B vs PNI PMR R80 Pro

What UTB-10-B does better (1) and where PMR R80 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UTB-10-B
Kenwood · 2023UTB-10-B
1 advantage≈ £45
vs
PNI PMR R80 Pro
PNI · 2025PMR R80 Pro
7.4Score
0 advantages≈ £55
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Dimensions

Size comparison

UTB-10-BPMR R80 Pro
55.5 × 103.92660 × 38130
UTB-10-BPMR R80 ProDifference
Height103.9 mm38 mm+65.9 mm
Width55.5 mm60 mm−4.5 mm
Depth26 mm130 mm−104 mm
Weight170 g250 g−80 g

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

Why is UTB-10-B better than PMR R80 Pro?

  1. Weight170 g vs 250 g+47%

Why is PMR R80 Pro better than UTB-10-B?

PMR R80 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

PNI PMR R80 ProPNI PMR R80 Pro≈ £557.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Frequency ranges—446 MHz
Transmit power—0.5 W
Channels—16
Maximum range (claimed)2 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight170 g250 g
Width56 mm60 mm
Height104 mm38 mm
Depth26 mm130 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—2
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