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Albrecht Tectalk Worker 3 vs Retevis RB669

What Tectalk Worker 3 does better (1) and where RB669 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Tectalk Worker 3
Albrecht · 2022Tectalk Worker 3
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ £30
vs
Retevis RB669
Retevis · 2025RB669
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ £35
Higher score
7.9Range & power9.4
8.7Battery5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Tectalk Worker 3RB669
110 × 5538158 × 5733
Tectalk Worker 3RB669Difference
Height55 mm57 mm−2 mm
Width110 mm158 mm−48 mm
Depth38 mm33 mm+5 mm
Weight174 g148 g+26 g

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

Why is Tectalk Worker 3 better than RB669?

  1. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+67%

Why is RB669 better than Tectalk Worker 3?

  1. Transmit power0.5 W vs 1 W2×
  2. Weight174 g vs 148 g+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RB669Retevis RB669≈ £359.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, Freenet
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz; 149 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W1 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)10 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)255260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh1,200 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—30 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight174 g148 g
Width110 mm158 mm
Height55 mm57 mm
Depth38 mm33 mm
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayNo displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C
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