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Baofeng BF-T25E vs Retevis RT24

What BF-T25E does better (1) and where RT24 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-T25E
Baofeng · 2025BF-T25E
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ £30
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Retevis RT24
Retevis · 2025RT24
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ £30
5.4Range & power2.1
4.6Battery3.1

Why is BF-T25E better than RT24?

  1. Battery capacity1,400 mAh vs 1,100 mAh+27%

Why is RT24 better than BF-T25E?

RT24 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-T25EBaofeng BF-T25E≈ £306.4
Retevis RT24Retevis RT24≈ £303.6
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)—1.5 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic—
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,400 mAh1,100 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight256 g—
Width116 mm—
Height58 mm—
Depth40 mm—
DisplayBacklit display—
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Radios in the base pack2—
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