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PNI PMR R40 vs Retevis RT619

What PMR R40 does better (0) and where RT619 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

PNI PMR R40
PNI · 2026PMR R40
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ £25
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Retevis RT619
Retevis · 2026RT619
5.5Score
3 advantages≈ £30
7.9Range & power5.4
3.6Battery4.5
3.3Features4.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

PMR R40RT619
170 × 5530122 × 5018
PMR R40RT619Difference
Height55 mm50 mm+5 mm
Width170 mm122 mm+48 mm
Depth30 mm18 mm+12 mm
Weight140 g90 g+50 g

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

Why is PMR R40 better than RT619?

PMR R40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RT619 better than PMR R40?

  1. Weight140 g vs 90 g+56%
  2. Battery capacity1,200 mAh vs 1,300 mAh+8%
  3. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)154 vs 260+69%
Specifications

Side by side

PNI PMR R40PNI PMR R40≈ £255.6
Retevis RT619Retevis RT619≈ £305.5
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)154260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,200 mAh1,300 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight140 g90 g
Width170 mm122 mm
Height55 mm50 mm
Depth30 mm18 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayNo display
ColoursCamouflageBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
FlashlightYes—
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmmicro USB
Radios in the base pack2—
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