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Baofeng BF-T25E vs Retevis RB669

What BF-T25E does better (2) and where RB669 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-T25E
Baofeng · 2025BF-T25E
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ £30
vs
Retevis RB669
Retevis · 2025RB669
9.4Score
4 advantages≈ £35
Higher score
5.4Range & power9.4
4.6Battery5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

BF-T25ERB669
116 × 5840158 × 5733
BF-T25ERB669Difference
Height58 mm57 mm+1 mm
Width116 mm158 mm−42 mm
Depth40 mm33 mm+7 mm
Weight256 g148 g+108 g

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

Why is BF-T25E better than RB669?

  1. Battery capacity1,400 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+17%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is RB669 better than BF-T25E?

  1. Transmit power0.5 W vs 1 W2×
  2. USB-C chargingNo · BF-T25E: Yes
  3. Weight256 g vs 148 g+73%
  4. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155 vs 260+68%
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-T25EBaofeng BF-T25E≈ £306.4
Retevis RB669Retevis RB669≈ £359.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, Freenet
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz; 149 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W1 W
Channels1616
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticadjustable
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,400 mAh1,200 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Standby time—30 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight256 g148 g
Width116 mm158 mm
Height58 mm57 mm
Depth40 mm33 mm
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C
Radios in the base pack2—
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