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PNI DMR R45 vs Retevis RA635

What DMR R45 does better (1) and where RA635 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

PNI DMR R45
PNI · 2026DMR R45
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ £60
Higher score
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Retevis RA635
Retevis · 2025RA635
5.5Score
0 advantages≈ £60
6.2Range & power5.4
8.7Battery3.9
4.6Features8.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

DMR R45RA635
138 × 6030152 × 6032
DMR R45RA635Difference
Height60 mm60 mm=
Width138 mm152 mm−14 mm
Depth30 mm32 mm−2 mm

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

Why is DMR R45 better than RA635?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · RA635: No

Why is RA635 better than DMR R45?

RA635 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

PNI DMR R45PNI DMR R45≈ £608.2
Retevis RA635Retevis RA635≈ £605.5
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)104—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V4.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight150 g—
Width138 mm152 mm
Height60 mm60 mm
Depth30 mm32 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackGreen
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5mm Klinke
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack14
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