Dimensions
Size comparison
BF-88ERT649P
| BF-88E | RT649P | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 57 mm | 61 mm | −4 mm |
| Width | 168 mm | 202 mm | −34 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 38 mm | −4 mm |
| Weight | 150 g | 134 g | +16 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BF-88E better than RT649P?
- Maximum range (claimed)5 km vs 3 km+67%
- USB-C chargingYes · RT649P: No
- Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+25%
Why is RT649P better than BF-88E?
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
- Weight150 g vs 134 g+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| 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 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 5 km | 3 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Call tones | — | 20 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | 1,200 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | 3.6 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 150 g | 134 g |
| Width | 168 mm | 202 mm |
| Height | 57 mm | 61 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 38 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Floats | — | Yes |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Green |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 3 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | USB-C | micro USB |
| Radios in the base pack | 10 | — |
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