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PNI DPMR R41 Pro vs PNI PMR R40

What DPMR R41 Pro does better (2) and where PMR R40 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

PNI DPMR R41 Pro
PNI · 2025DPMR R41 Pro
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ £14
vs
PNI PMR R40
PNI · 2026PMR R40
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ £25
Higher score
5.4Range & power7.9
4.9Battery3.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

DPMR R41 ProPMR R40
55 × 30110170 × 5530
DPMR R41 ProPMR R40Difference
Height30 mm55 mm−25 mm
Width55 mm170 mm−115 mm
Depth110 mm30 mm+80 mm

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

Why is DPMR R41 Pro better than PMR R40?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+25%
  2. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)261 vs 154+69%

Why is PMR R40 better than DPMR R41 Pro?

PMR R40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

PNI DPMR R41 ProPNI DPMR R41 Pro≈ £145.3
PNI PMR R40PNI PMR R40≈ £255.6
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)—10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)261154
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—automatic
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,200 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—140 g
Width55 mm170 mm
Height30 mm55 mm
Depth110 mm30 mm
ShockproofYes—
Display—No display
ColoursBlackCamouflage
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Key lockYes—
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack12
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