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Baofeng BF-E50 vs Retevis RT29 UHF

What BF-E50 does better (1) and where RT29 UHF wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-E50
Baofeng · 2026BF-E50
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ £60
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Retevis RT29 UHF
Retevis · 2025RT29 UHF
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ £120
5.6Range & power6.3
7.5Battery7.1

Why is BF-E50 better than RT29 UHF?

  1. Battery capacity3,800 mAh vs 3,200 mAh+19%

Why is RT29 UHF better than BF-E50?

  1. Transmit power8 W vs 10 W+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-E50Baofeng BF-E50≈ £607.5
Retevis RT29 UHFRetevis RT29 UHF≈ £1207.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges—430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz
Transmit power8 W10 W
Channels1616
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,800 mAh3,200 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Width—151 mm
Height—58 mm
Depth—38 mm
DisplayNo displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—2
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