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PNI DMR R45 vs Retevis RT649

What DMR R45 does better (1) and where RT649 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

PNI DMR R45
PNI · 2026DMR R45
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ £60
Higher score
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Retevis RT649
Retevis · 2026RT649
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ £70
6.3Range & power5.5
4.5Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

DMR R45RT649
138 × 6030174 × 5432
DMR R45RT649Difference
Height60 mm54 mm+6 mm
Width138 mm174 mm−36 mm
Depth30 mm32 mm−2 mm

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

Why is DMR R45 better than RT649?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · RT649: No

Why is RT649 better than DMR R45?

RT649 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

PNI DMR R45PNI DMR R45≈ £608.3
Retevis RT649Retevis RT649≈ £707.2
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
Squelch—automatic
Call tones—20
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V3.6 V
Power sourceRechargeable packAA / AAA batteries
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight150 g—
Width138 mm174 mm
Height60 mm54 mm
Depth30 mm32 mm
Protection rating—IP65
Water protection (IPx)—IPx5
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackOrange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels33
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mmmicro USB
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack1—
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