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PNI DMR R45 vs Stabo freetalk com III

What DMR R45 does better (2) and where freetalk com III wins (1) — every spec side by side.

PNI DMR R45
PNI · 2026DMR R45
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ £60
Higher score
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Stabo freetalk com III
Stabo · 2025freetalk com III
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ £55
6.2Range & power5.4
8.7Battery8.3
4.6Features6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

DMR R45freetalk com III
138 × 6030170 × 6030
DMR R45freetalk com IIIDifference
Height60 mm60 mm=
Width138 mm170 mm−32 mm
Depth30 mm30 mm=
Weight150 g170 g−20 g

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

Why is DMR R45 better than freetalk com III?

  1. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 1,700 mAh+18%
  2. Weight150 g vs 170 g+13%

Why is freetalk com III better than DMR R45?

  1. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104 vs 121+16%
Specifications

Side by side

PNI DMR R45PNI DMR R45≈ £608.2
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)104121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh1,700 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight150 g170 g
Width138 mm170 mm
Height60 mm60 mm
Depth30 mm30 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels39
Channel scanYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
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 pack11
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