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CRT Space-V vs Retevis NR30D

What Space-V does better (3) and where NR30D wins (2) — every spec side by side.

CRT Space-V
CRT · 2025Space-V
3 advantages≈ £65
vs
Retevis NR30D
Retevis · 2026NR30D
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ £85
Higher score
8.2Range & power6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Space-VNR30D
105 × 10525126 × 5836
Space-VNR30DDifference
Height105 mm58 mm+47 mm
Width105 mm126 mm−21 mm
Depth25 mm36 mm−11 mm
Weight434 g334 g+100 g

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

Why is Space-V better than NR30D?

  1. Transmit power17 W vs 10 W+70%
  2. Channels199 vs 326.2×
  3. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,076 vs 2604.1×

Why is NR30D better than Space-V?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Space-V: Yes
  2. Weight434 g vs 334 g+30%
Specifications

Side by side

CRT Space-VCRT Space-V≈ £65
Retevis NR30DRetevis NR30D≈ £858.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges136 - 174 MHz400 - 470 MHz
Transmit power17 W10 W
Channels19932
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,076260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,800 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power sourceCar socketRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Standby time—70 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight434 g334 g
Width105 mm126 mm
Height105 mm58 mm
Depth25 mm36 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm KlinkeUSB-C
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