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Alinco DJ-VX-50-HE vs Retevis C1

What DJ-VX-50-HE does better (0) and where C1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DJ-VX-50-HE
Alinco · 2024DJ-VX-50-HE
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ £75
Higher score
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Retevis C1
Retevis · 2026C1
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ £85
5.0Range & power5.1
9.1Ruggedness7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

DJ-VX-50-HEC1
59 × 11838134 × 6242
DJ-VX-50-HEC1Difference
Height118 mm62 mm+56 mm
Width59 mm134 mm−75 mm
Depth38 mm42 mm−4 mm

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

Why is DJ-VX-50-HE better than C1?

DJ-VX-50-HE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is C1 better than DJ-VX-50-HE?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
  2. Channels200 vs 250+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis C1Retevis C1≈ £856.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels200250
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight230 g—
Width59 mm134 mm
Height118 mm62 mm
Depth38 mm42 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beepYesYes
Noise reduction—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
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