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PNI PMR R70 Pro vs Retevis RT649

What PMR R70 Pro does better (1) and where RT649 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

PNI PMR R70 Pro
PNI · 2026PMR R70 Pro
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ £60
Higher score
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Retevis RT649
Retevis · 2026RT649
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ £70
5.5Range & power5.5
6.7Ruggedness6.4
9.5Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

PMR R70 ProRT649
230 × 6040174 × 5432
PMR R70 ProRT649Difference
Height60 mm54 mm+6 mm
Width230 mm174 mm+56 mm
Depth40 mm32 mm+8 mm

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

Why is PMR R70 Pro better than RT649?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%

Why is RT649 better than PMR R70 Pro?

RT649 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

PNI PMR R70 ProPNI PMR R70 Pro≈ £607.4
Retevis RT649Retevis RT649≈ £707.2
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)216—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableautomatic
Call tones520
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V3.6 V
Power sourceRechargeable packAA / AAA batteries
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight266 g—
Width230 mm174 mm
Height60 mm54 mm
Depth40 mm32 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP65
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx5
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackOrange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinkemicro USB
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