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PNI PMR R45 Pro vs Radioddity R8

What PMR R45 Pro does better (1) and where R8 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

PNI PMR R45 Pro
PNI · 2025PMR R45 Pro
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ £25
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Radioddity R8
Radioddity · 2023R8
0 advantages≈ £18

Why is PMR R45 Pro better than R8?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is R8 better than PMR R45 Pro?

R8 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

PNI PMR R45 ProPNI PMR R45 Pro≈ £258.8
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)8 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)142—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Call tones5—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight145 g—
Width55 mm—
Height30 mm—
Depth185 mm—
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C—
Radios in the base pack1—
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