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Baofeng Mirkit MK3 vs Retevis RB658

What Mirkit MK3 does better (2) and where RB658 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng Mirkit MK3
Baofeng · 2025Mirkit MK3
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ £45
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Retevis RB658
Retevis · 2025RB658
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ £50
6.1Range & power2.2
3.0Battery5.4
7.3Features7.3

Why is Mirkit MK3 better than RB658?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 2 W2.5×
  2. Weight140 g vs 185 g+32%

Why is RB658 better than Mirkit MK3?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Mirkit MK3: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RB658Retevis RB658≈ £504.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz440 - 470 MHz
Transmit power5 W2 W
Channels128—
Maximum range (claimed)10 km—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,800 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight140 g185 g
Width—115 mm
Height—56 mm
Depth—27 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Bluetooth—Yes
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