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Motorola XT185 vs PNI PMR R80 Pro

What XT185 does better (1) and where PMR R80 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Motorola XT185
Motorola · 2022XT185
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ £55
vs
PNI PMR R80 Pro
PNI · 2025PMR R80 Pro
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ £55
Higher score
6.2Range & power5.4
5.7Ruggedness7.2
6.3Features5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT185PMR R80 Pro
136 × 472160 × 38130
XT185PMR R80 ProDifference
Height47 mm38 mm+9 mm
Width136 mm60 mm+76 mm
Depth21 mm130 mm−109 mm
Weight100 g250 g−150 g

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

Why is XT185 better than PMR R80 Pro?

  1. Weight100 g vs 250 g2.5×

Why is PMR R80 Pro better than XT185?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. USB-C chargingNo · XT185: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Motorola XT185Motorola XT185≈ £556.1
PNI PMR R80 ProPNI PMR R80 Pro≈ £557.4
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 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic—
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight100 g250 g
Width136 mm60 mm
Height47 mm38 mm
Depth21 mm130 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels33
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinke, micro USBUSB-C, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack22
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