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PNI DMR R45 vs Retevis RB648

What DMR R45 does better (1) and where RB648 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

PNI DMR R45
PNI · 2026DMR R45
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ £60
vs
Retevis RB648
Retevis · 2026RB648
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ £80
Higher score
6.2Range & power2.3
8.7Battery8.7

Why is DMR R45 better than RB648?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)8 km vs 2 km4×

Why is RB648 better than DMR R45?

RB648 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

PNI DMR R45PNI DMR R45≈ £608.2
Retevis RB648Retevis RB648≈ £809.0
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 km2 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight150 g—
Width138 mm—
Height60 mm—
Depth30 mm—
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYes—
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C, Kopfhörer
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack1—
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