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Busch Model X-303 vs Retevis RT619

What X-303 does better (2) and where RT619 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Busch Model X-303
Busch Model · 2025X-303
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ £30
vs
Retevis RT619
Retevis · 2026RT619
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ £30
Higher score
2.2Range & power5.4
3.9Battery4.5
3.5Features4.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

X-303RT619
55 × 2886122 × 5018
X-303RT619Difference
Height28 mm50 mm−22 mm
Width55 mm122 mm−67 mm
Depth86 mm18 mm+68 mm
Weight62 g90 g−28 g

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

Why is X-303 better than RT619?

  1. Weight62 g vs 90 g+44%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is RT619 better than X-303?

  1. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38 vs 2606.8×
  2. Channels8 vs 162×
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT619Retevis RT619≈ £305.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels816
Maximum range (claimed)3 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticadjustable
Call tones5—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,300 mAh
Battery voltage4.5 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight62 g90 g
Width55 mm122 mm
Height28 mm50 mm
Depth86 mm18 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursSilver, BlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinkemicro USB
Radios in the base pack2—
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