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CRT Space-V vs Retevis RT86S

What Space-V does better (3) and where RT86S wins (2) — every spec side by side.

CRT Space-V
CRT · 2025Space-V
3 advantages≈ £65
vs
Retevis RT86S
Retevis · 2026RT86S
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ £70
Higher score
8.2Range & power2.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Space-VRT86S
105 × 10525121 × 5538
Space-VRT86SDifference
Height105 mm55 mm+50 mm
Width105 mm121 mm−16 mm
Depth25 mm38 mm−13 mm
Weight434 g290 g+144 g

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

Why is Space-V better than RT86S?

  1. Transmit power17 W vs 5 W3.4×
  2. Channels199 vs 1612.4×
  3. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,076 vs 2604.1×

Why is RT86S better than Space-V?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Space-V: Yes
  2. Weight434 g vs 290 g+50%
Specifications

Side by side

CRT Space-VCRT Space-V≈ £65
Retevis RT86SRetevis RT86S≈ £706.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges136 - 174 MHz400 - 480 MHz
Transmit power17 W5 W
Channels19916
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,076260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power sourceCar socketRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Standby time—117 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight434 g290 g
Width105 mm121 mm
Height105 mm55 mm
Depth25 mm38 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm KlinkeUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
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