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PNI DMR R45 vs PNI Escort HP 72

What DMR R45 does better (1) and where Escort HP 72 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

PNI DMR R45
PNI · 2026DMR R45
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ £60
vs
PNI Escort HP 72
PNI · 2022Escort HP 72
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ £85
Higher score
6.2Range & power2.6
8.7Battery9.4

Why is DMR R45 better than Escort HP 72?

  1. Channels16 vs 82×

Why is Escort HP 72 better than DMR R45?

  1. Transmit power0.5 W vs 4 W8×
  2. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+30%
Specifications

Side by side

PNI DMR R45PNI DMR R45≈ £608.2
PNI Escort HP 72PNI Escort HP 72≈ £858.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446CB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W4 W
Channels168
Maximum range (claimed)8 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,600 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Mains / 12 V vehicle
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight150 g—
Width138 mm—
Height60 mm—
Depth30 mm—
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlackGreen, Red, Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm—
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack11
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