Cobra RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54 vs Retevis RB629

What RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54 does better (1) and where RB629 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

5.1Score

1 advantage≈ £85

Higher score

Retevis · 2026RB629

4.4Score

0 advantages≈ £80

8.2Range & power5.4

Why is RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54 better than RB629?

RB629 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Cobra RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54≈ £855.1	Retevis RB629≈ £804.4
Radio & range
Radio standards	PMR446	PMR446
Licence	Licence-free	Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)	No	No
Frequency ranges	446 MHz	446 MHz
Transmit power	0.5 W	0.5 W
Channels	—	16
Maximum range (claimed)	10 km	—
Squelch	—	adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity	—	1,100 mAh
Battery voltage	—	3.7 V
Power source	AA / AAA batteries	Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging	—	No
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Width	—	113 mm
Height	—	58 mm
Depth	—	34 mm
Water protection (IPx)	IPx4	—
Shockproof	—	Yes
Display	Monochrome display	No display
Colours	Black, Orange	Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)	—	Yes
Channel scan	—	Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm	Yes	Yes
Monitor button	—	Yes
PC programmable	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	—	Yes
Connectors	—	2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack	2	4