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Albrecht Float 2 vs Retevis RT668

What Float 2 does better (2) and where RT668 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Float 2
Albrecht · 2023Float 2
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ £95
Higher score
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Retevis RT668
Retevis · 2026RT668
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ £35
7.9Range & power5.4
6.4Battery3.6
4.0Features2.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Float 2RT668
128 × 5938116 × 5035
Float 2RT668Difference
Height59 mm50 mm+9 mm
Width128 mm116 mm+12 mm
Depth38 mm35 mm+3 mm
Weight250 g161 g+89 g

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

Why is Float 2 better than RT668?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · RT668: No
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is RT668 better than Float 2?

  1. Weight250 g vs 161 g+55%
Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht Float 2Albrecht Float 2≈ £957.5
Retevis RT668Retevis RT668≈ £354.6
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)10 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticadjustable
Call tones20—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,200 mAh1,200 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight250 g161 g
Width128 mm116 mm
Height59 mm50 mm
Depth38 mm35 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
FloatsYes—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursOrange—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinke, USB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack2—
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