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Alinco DJ-P421MA vs Retevis RB648

What DJ-P421MA does better (0) and where RB648 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DJ-P421MA
Alinco · 2024DJ-P421MA
0 advantages≈ £90
vs
Retevis RB648
Retevis · 2026RB648
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ £80
Higher score
9.1Ruggedness8.0

Why is DJ-P421MA better than RB648?

DJ-P421MA has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RB648 better than DJ-P421MA?

RB648 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RB648Retevis RB648≈ £809.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Frequency ranges—446 MHz
Transmit power—0.5 W
Channels—16
Maximum range (claimed)—2 km
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight96 g—
Width54 mm—
Height92 mm—
Depth18 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Shockproof—Yes
Display—Backlit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Key lock—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C, Kopfhörer
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