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Baofeng BF-E50 vs Retevis NR30D

What BF-E50 does better (1) and where NR30D wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-E50
Baofeng · 2026BF-E50
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ £60
vs
Retevis NR30D
Retevis · 2026NR30D
8.2Score
4 advantages≈ £85
Higher score
5.6Range & power6.7
7.5Battery8.6

Why is BF-E50 better than NR30D?

  1. Battery capacity3,800 mAh vs 2,800 mAh+36%

Why is NR30D better than BF-E50?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · BF-E50: Yes
  2. Transmit power8 W vs 10 W+25%
  3. Channels16 vs 322×
  4. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-E50Baofeng BF-E50≈ £607.5
Retevis NR30DRetevis NR30D≈ £858.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges—400 - 470 MHz
Transmit power8 W10 W
Channels1632
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,800 mAh2,800 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Standby time—70 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—334 g
Width—126 mm
Height—58 mm
Depth—36 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C
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