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PNI DMR R45 vs Retevis RT40

What DMR R45 does better (3) and where RT40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

PNI DMR R45
PNI · 2026DMR R45
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ £60
vs
Retevis RT40
Retevis · 2026RT40
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
6.2Range & power3.7
8.7Battery8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

DMR R45RT40
138 × 6030190 × 5433
DMR R45RT40Difference
Height60 mm54 mm+6 mm
Width138 mm190 mm−52 mm
Depth30 mm33 mm−3 mm
Weight150 g179 g−29 g

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

Why is DMR R45 better than RT40?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)8 km vs 1.7 km4.7×
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs No display
  3. Weight150 g vs 179 g+19%

Why is RT40 better than DMR R45?

  1. Channels16 vs 483×
  2. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · DMR R45: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

PNI DMR R45PNI DMR R45≈ £608.2
Retevis RT40Retevis RT40≈ £458.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, dPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoYes
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 - 446.2 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1648
Maximum range (claimed)8 km1.7 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 g179 g
Width138 mm190 mm
Height60 mm54 mm
Depth30 mm33 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack1—

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