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PNI PMR R40 Pro vs PNI PMR R80 Pro

What PMR R40 Pro does better (2) and where PMR R80 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

PNI PMR R40 Pro
PNI · 2026PMR R40 Pro
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ £20
vs
PNI PMR R80 Pro
PNI · 2025PMR R80 Pro
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ £55
Higher score
7.9Range & power5.4
3.3Features5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

PMR R40 ProPMR R80 Pro
170 × 553060 × 38130
PMR R40 ProPMR R80 ProDifference
Height55 mm38 mm+17 mm
Width170 mm60 mm+110 mm
Depth30 mm130 mm−100 mm
Weight140 g250 g−110 g

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

Why is PMR R40 Pro better than PMR R80 Pro?

  1. Weight140 g vs 250 g+79%
  2. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)154 vs 121+27%

Why is PMR R80 Pro better than PMR R40 Pro?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · PMR R40 Pro: Yes
  2. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

PNI PMR R40 ProPNI PMR R40 Pro≈ £205.6
PNI PMR R80 ProPNI PMR R80 Pro≈ £557.4
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)154121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,200 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight140 g250 g
Width170 mm60 mm
Height55 mm38 mm
Depth30 mm130 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—2
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