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PNI PMR R40 Pro vs Radioddity R8

What PMR R40 Pro does better (0) and where R8 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

PNI PMR R40 Pro
PNI · 2026PMR R40 Pro
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ £20
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Radioddity R8
Radioddity · 2023R8
1 advantage≈ £18

Why is PMR R40 Pro better than R8?

PMR R40 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is R8 better than PMR R40 Pro?

  1. DisplayNo display vs Monochrome display
Specifications

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PNI PMR R40 ProPNI PMR R40 Pro≈ £205.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No—
Frequency ranges446 MHz—
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels16—
Maximum range (claimed)10 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)154—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,200 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight140 g—
Width170 mm—
Height55 mm—
Depth30 mm—
DisplayNo displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
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