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NXGKET 813 vs PNI PMR R40

What 813 does better (3) and where PMR R40 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

NXGKET 813
NXGKET · 2026813
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ £30
Higher score
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PNI PMR R40
PNI · 2026PMR R40
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ £25
6.2Range & power7.9
6.6Battery3.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

813PMR R40
30 × 60160170 × 5530
813PMR R40Difference
Height60 mm55 mm+5 mm
Width30 mm170 mm−140 mm
Depth160 mm30 mm+130 mm
Weight93 g140 g−47 g

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

Why is 813 better than PMR R40?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · PMR R40: No
  2. Weight93 g vs 140 g+51%
  3. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is PMR R40 better than 813?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)8 km vs 10 km+25%
Specifications

Side by side

NXGKET 813NXGKET 813≈ £307.2
PNI PMR R40PNI PMR R40≈ £255.6
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 km10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—154
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableautomatic
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,200 mAh1,200 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight93 g140 g
Width30 mm170 mm
Height60 mm55 mm
Depth160 mm30 mm
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
Colours—Camouflage
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYesYes
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
ConnectorsUSB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack32
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