Why is G5 Pro better than R8?
G5 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is R8 better than G5 Pro?
R8 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446, LPD | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | — |
| Frequency ranges | 446.00625–446.19375 MHz | — |
| Transmit power | — | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 85 | — |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 121 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | — |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 97 g | — |
| Width | 55 mm | — |
| Height | 115 mm | — |
| Depth | 30 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IPX2 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx2 | — |
| Display | Monochrome display | Monochrome display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 6 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Weather channels / alerts | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
