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PNI PMR R45 Pro vs Retevis RT40

What PMR R45 Pro does better (3) and where RT40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

PNI PMR R45 Pro
PNI · 2025PMR R45 Pro
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ £25
vs
Retevis RT40
Retevis · 2026RT40
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
6.2Range & power3.7
8.7Battery8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

PMR R45 ProRT40
55 × 30185190 × 5433
PMR R45 ProRT40Difference
Height30 mm54 mm−24 mm
Width55 mm190 mm−135 mm
Depth185 mm33 mm+152 mm
Weight145 g179 g−34 g

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

Why is PMR R45 Pro better than RT40?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)8 km vs 1.7 km4.7×
  2. Weight145 g vs 179 g+23%
  3. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is RT40 better than PMR R45 Pro?

  1. Channels16 vs 483×
  2. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · PMR R45 Pro: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

PNI PMR R45 ProPNI PMR R45 Pro≈ £258.8
Retevis RT40Retevis RT40≈ £458.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, dPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoYes
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 - 446.2 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1648
Maximum range (claimed)8 km1.7 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)142—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Call tones5—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight145 g179 g
Width55 mm190 mm
Height30 mm54 mm
Depth185 mm33 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
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