AdvertiseGB · GBP
tech21two-way radios, compared
  1. tech21
  2. Compare
  3. AT-D878UVII Plus vs RT3S

AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus vs Retevis RT3S

What AT-D878UVII Plus does better (3) and where RT3S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus
AnyTone · 2026AT-D878UVII Plus
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ £180
Higher score
vs
Retevis RT3S
Retevis · 2026RT3S
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ £120
7.3Range & power6.0
7.0Battery5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

AT-D878UVII PlusRT3S
129 × 6139131 × 6136
AT-D878UVII PlusRT3SDifference
Height61 mm61 mm=
Width129 mm131 mm−2 mm
Depth39 mm36 mm+3 mm
Weight282 g258 g+24 g

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

Why is AT-D878UVII Plus better than RT3S?

  1. Battery capacity3,100 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+55%
  2. Transmit power7 W vs 5 W+40%
  3. Channels4,000 vs 3,000+33%

Why is RT3S better than AT-D878UVII Plus?

  1. Weight282 g vs 258 g+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT3SRetevis RT3S≈ £1205.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz450 - 460 MHz; 150 - 160 MHz
Transmit power7 W5 W
Channels4,0003,000
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,100 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight282 g258 g
Width129 mm131 mm
Height61 mm61 mm
Depth39 mm36 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scanYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
GPSYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack11
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare