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Baofeng DM-1801 Pro vs Retevis A3

What DM-1801 Pro does better (1) and where A3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng DM-1801 Pro
Baofeng · 2026DM-1801 Pro
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ £55
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Retevis A3
Retevis · 2026A3
2 advantages≈ £55
3.0Battery8.1

Why is DM-1801 Pro better than A3?

  1. Channels4,000 vs 9994×

Why is A3 better than DM-1801 Pro?

  1. Battery capacity200 mAh vs 2,500 mAh12.5×
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis A3Retevis A3≈ £55
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz, 144–146 MHz, 430–440 MHz0.5 - 1160 MHz
Transmit power10 W—
Channels4,000999
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity200 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—119 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight269 g—
Width61 mm—
Height132 mm—
Depth36 mm—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Green
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Weather channels / alertsYes—
FM radioYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
GPSYes—
Connectivity
Connectors—USB-C
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