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Motorola XT185 vs PNI DMR R45

What XT185 does better (2) and where DMR R45 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Motorola XT185
Motorola · 2022XT185
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ £55
vs
PNI DMR R45
PNI · 2026DMR R45
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ £60
Higher score
6.2Range & power6.2
6.3Features4.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT185DMR R45
136 × 4721138 × 6030
XT185DMR R45Difference
Height47 mm60 mm−13 mm
Width136 mm138 mm−2 mm
Depth21 mm30 mm−9 mm
Weight100 g150 g−50 g

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

Why is XT185 better than DMR R45?

  1. Weight100 g vs 150 g+50%
  2. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121 vs 104+16%

Why is DMR R45 better than XT185?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · XT185: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Motorola XT185Motorola XT185≈ £556.1
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)121104
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight100 g150 g
Width136 mm138 mm
Height47 mm60 mm
Depth21 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels33
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinke, micro USBUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack21
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