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PNI P15UV vs Retevis RT5R

What P15UV does better (1) and where RT5R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

PNI P15UV
PNI · 2025P15UV
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ £25
Higher score
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Retevis RT5R
Retevis · 2026RT5R
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ £25
5.4Range & power4.2
2.6Battery3.0
5.4Features5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

P15UVRT5R
57 × 35270110 × 5832
P15UVRT5RDifference
Height35 mm58 mm−23 mm
Width57 mm110 mm−53 mm
Depth270 mm32 mm+238 mm
Weight242 g205 g+37 g

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

Why is P15UV better than RT5R?

  1. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)258 vs 155+66%

Why is RT5R better than P15UV?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+20%
  2. Weight242 g vs 205 g+18%
Specifications

Side by side

PNI P15UVPNI P15UV≈ £254.5
Retevis RT5RRetevis RT5R≈ £254.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 65 - 108 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels999—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)258155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,800 mAh
Battery voltage7.5 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight242 g205 g
Width57 mm110 mm
Height35 mm58 mm
Depth270 mm32 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm
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