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Baofeng BF-88E vs Retevis RT622

What BF-88E does better (0) and where RT622 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-88E
Baofeng · 2026BF-88E
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ £25
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Retevis RT622
Retevis · 2026RT622
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ £25
3.9Range & power4.6

Why is BF-88E better than RT622?

BF-88E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RT622 better than BF-88E?

  1. Weight150 g vs 113 g+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-88EBaofeng BF-88E≈ £255.7
Retevis RT622Retevis RT622≈ £255.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels16—
Maximum range (claimed)5 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)260—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,000 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight150 g113 g
Width168 mm—
Height57 mm—
Depth34 mm—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo display—
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-CUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
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