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Baofeng BF-33C vs Retevis RB637

What BF-33C does better (2) and where RB637 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-33C
Baofeng · 2026BF-33C
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ £45
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Retevis RB637
Retevis · 2026RB637
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ £35
3.9Range & power2.3
6.9Battery7.1

Why is BF-33C better than RB637?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)5 km vs 2 km2.5×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · RB637: No

Why is RB637 better than BF-33C?

  1. Battery capacity1,400 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-33CBaofeng BF-33C≈ £456.9
Retevis RB637Retevis RB637≈ £355.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)5 km2 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,400 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingYesNo
Standby time48 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight150 g—
Width168 mm—
Height57 mm—
Depth35 mm—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit display—
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack3—
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