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AnyTone AT-D578UV Pro vs Retevis MA1

What AT-D578UV Pro does better (2) and where MA1 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

AnyTone AT-D578UV Pro
AnyTone · 2026AT-D578UV Pro
2 advantages≈ £390
vs
Retevis MA1
Retevis · 2026MA1
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ £210
Higher score
9.7Range & power9.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

AT-D578UV ProMA1
188 × 14140140 × 43215
AT-D578UV ProMA1Difference
Height141 mm43 mm+98 mm
Width188 mm140 mm+48 mm
Depth40 mm215 mm−175 mm
Weight1,000 g1,100 g−100 g

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

Why is AT-D578UV Pro better than MA1?

  1. Transmit power60 W vs 50 W+20%
  2. Weight1,000 g vs 1,100 g+10%

Why is MA1 better than AT-D578UV Pro?

MA1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Retevis MA1Retevis MA1≈ £2109.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz420 - 450 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz
Transmit power60 W50 W
Channels—999
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,000 g1,100 g
Width188 mm140 mm
Height141 mm43 mm
Depth40 mm215 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—4
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
GPSYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-11 Mikrofonbuchse, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack—1
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