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PNI PMR R70 Pro vs PNI PMR R80 Pro

What PMR R70 Pro does better (1) and where PMR R80 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

PNI PMR R70 Pro
PNI · 2026PMR R70 Pro
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ £60
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PNI PMR R80 Pro
PNI · 2025PMR R80 Pro
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ £55
5.4Range & power5.4
6.5Ruggedness7.2
9.5Features5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

PMR R70 ProPMR R80 Pro
230 × 604060 × 38130
PMR R70 ProPMR R80 ProDifference
Height60 mm38 mm+22 mm
Width230 mm60 mm+170 mm
Depth40 mm130 mm−90 mm
Weight266 g250 g+16 g

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

Why is PMR R70 Pro better than PMR R80 Pro?

  1. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)216 vs 121+79%

Why is PMR R80 Pro better than PMR R70 Pro?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · PMR R70 Pro: Yes
  2. Weight266 g vs 250 g+6%
Specifications

Side by side

PNI PMR R70 ProPNI PMR R70 Pro≈ £607.5
PNI PMR R80 ProPNI PMR R80 Pro≈ £557.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)216121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Call tones5—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight266 g250 g
Width230 mm60 mm
Height60 mm38 mm
Depth40 mm130 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm KlinkeUSB-C, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack12
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