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PNI PMR R70 Pro vs Retevis RT649P

What PMR R70 Pro does better (1) and where RT649P wins (1) — every spec side by side.

PNI PMR R70 Pro
PNI · 2026PMR R70 Pro
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ £60
Higher score
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Retevis RT649P
Retevis · 2026RT649P
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ £70
5.4Range & power2.6
6.3Battery4.2
6.5Ruggedness7.9
9.5Features7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

PMR R70 ProRT649P
230 × 6040202 × 6138
PMR R70 ProRT649PDifference
Height60 mm61 mm−1 mm
Width230 mm202 mm+28 mm
Depth40 mm38 mm+2 mm
Weight266 g134 g+132 g

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

Why is PMR R70 Pro better than RT649P?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+50%

Why is RT649P better than PMR R70 Pro?

  1. Weight266 g vs 134 g+99%
Specifications

Side by side

PNI PMR R70 ProPNI PMR R70 Pro≈ £607.5
Retevis RT649PRetevis RT649P≈ £706.6
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)—3 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)216—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones520
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,200 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V3.6 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight266 g134 g
Width230 mm202 mm
Height60 mm61 mm
Depth40 mm38 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
FloatsYesYes
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackGreen
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors3,5mm Klinkemicro USB
Radios in the base pack1—
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