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PNI PMR R40 vs Radioddity PR-T1

What PMR R40 does better (1) and where PR-T1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

PNI PMR R40
PNI · 2026PMR R40
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ £25
vs
Radioddity PR-T1
Radioddity · 2026PR-T1
5.9Score
3 advantages≈ £35
Higher score
7.9Range & power5.4
3.6Battery4.9
3.3Features4.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

PMR R40PR-T1
170 × 5530170 × 5028
PMR R40PR-T1Difference
Height55 mm50 mm+5 mm
Width170 mm170 mm=
Depth30 mm28 mm+2 mm
Weight140 g120 g+20 g

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

Why is PMR R40 better than PR-T1?

  1. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)154 vs 104+48%

Why is PR-T1 better than PMR R40?

  1. Battery capacity1,200 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+25%
  2. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
  3. Weight140 g vs 120 g+17%
Specifications

Side by side

PNI PMR R40PNI PMR R40≈ £255.6
Radioddity PR-T1Radioddity PR-T1≈ £355.9
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)154104
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticadjustable
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,200 mAh1,500 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight140 g120 g
Width170 mm170 mm
Height55 mm50 mm
Depth30 mm28 mm
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursCamouflageBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scanYes—
Dual watch—Yes
FlashlightYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm3,5mm Klinke, micro USB
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