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AnyTone AT-779UV vs Retevis NR30D

What AT-779UV does better (2) and where NR30D wins (2) — every spec side by side.

AnyTone AT-779UV
AnyTone · 2025AT-779UV
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ £95
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Retevis NR30D
Retevis · 2026NR30D
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ £85
8.4Range & power6.7
6.5Features7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

AT-779UVNR30D
122 × 10136126 × 5836
AT-779UVNR30DDifference
Height101 mm58 mm+43 mm
Width122 mm126 mm−4 mm
Depth36 mm36 mm=
Weight500 g334 g+166 g

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

Why is AT-779UV better than NR30D?

  1. Transmit power20 W vs 10 W2×
  2. Channels500 vs 3215.6×

Why is NR30D better than AT-779UV?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · AT-779UV: Yes
  2. Weight500 g vs 334 g+50%
Specifications

Side by side

AnyTone AT-779UVAnyTone AT-779UV≈ £958.4
Retevis NR30DRetevis NR30D≈ £858.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz400 - 470 MHz
Transmit power20 W10 W
Channels50032
Maximum range (claimed)10 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,800 mAh
Battery voltage13.8 V7.4 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socketRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Standby time—70 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight500 g334 g
Width122 mm126 mm
Height101 mm58 mm
Depth36 mm36 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-11 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm KlinkeUSB-C
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