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Alternatives to Retevis RB658

10 amateur (ham) radios at a similar price that compete with the RB658 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the RB658

Baofeng UV-17E
3
Baofeng · 2025UV-17E
5.6
34% cheaper ≈ £35
  • Transmit power 5 W vs 2 W
  • Weight 130 g vs 185 g
Yaesu FT-4XE
4
Yaesu · 2025FT-4XE
4.4
28% pricier ≈ £65
  • Transmit power 5 W vs 2 W
  • USB-C charging
  • Weight 250 g vs 185 g
Radtel RT-860
5
Radtel · 2025RT-860
6.8
26% cheaper ≈ £35
  • Transmit power 5 W vs 2 W
  • Battery capacity 2,000 mAh vs 1,800 mAh
  • Weight 255 g vs 185 g
Xiaomi Walkie Talkie 2S
6
Xiaomi · 2025Walkie Talkie 2S
6.4
62% pricier ≈ £80
  • Transmit power 4 W vs 2 W
  • Battery capacity 2,190 mAh vs 1,800 mAh
  • Weight 140 g vs 185 g
Retevis A3
7
Retevis · 2026A3
10% pricier ≈ £55
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 1,800 mAh
Quansheng UV-K6
8
Quansheng · 2025UV-K6
5.0
22% cheaper ≈ £40
  • Transmit power 5 W vs 2 W
  • Battery capacity 1,600 mAh vs 1,800 mAh
CRT FP 00
9
CRT · 2026FP 00
4.3
16% cheaper ≈ £40
  • Transmit power 5 W vs 2 W
  • USB-C charging
  • Battery capacity 1,600 mAh vs 1,800 mAh
Retevis Ailunce HA1UV
10
Retevis · 2026Ailunce HA1UV
7.7
Same price ≈ £50
  • Transmit power 5 W vs 2 W
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx4
  • Battery capacity 2,800 mAh vs 1,800 mAh
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