National Geographic FM Walkie Talkie vs PNI PMR R15 Walkie-Talkie 0,5W 1200mAh

What FM Walkie Talkie does better (0) and where PMR R15 Walkie-Talkie 0,5W 1200mAh wins (1) — every spec side by side.

National Geographic · 2025FM Walkie Talkie

6.6Score

0 advantages≈ £40

Higher score

1 advantage≈ £45

5.9Range & power6.9

Why is FM Walkie Talkie better than PMR R15 Walkie-Talkie 0,5W 1200mAh?

FM Walkie Talkie has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	National Geographic FM Walkie Talkie≈ £406.6	PNI PMR R15 Walkie-Talkie 0,5W 1200mAh≈ £45
Radio & range
Radio standards	PMR446	PMR446
Licence	Licence-free	Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)	No	No
Frequency ranges	446 MHz	446 MHz
Transmit power	0.5 W	0.5 W
Channels	8	8
Maximum range (claimed)	6 km	10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)	38	—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	Yes	—
Squelch	—	automatic
Call tones	10	—
Power & battery
Power source	Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries	Rechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too	Yes	—
USB-C charging	Yes	—
Battery level indicator	Yes	—
Design & durability
Weight	65 g	—
Width	130 mm	—
Height	50 mm	—
Depth	30 mm	—
Display	Backlit display	—
Colours	Yellow	Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)	Yes	—
VOX sensitivity levels	3	—
Channel scan	Yes	—
Flashlight	Yes	—
Key lock	Yes	—
Roger beep	Yes	—
Monitor button	Yes	—
PC programmable	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	Yes	—
Connectors	2,5mm Klinke, USB-C	—
Radios in the base pack	2	—