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Hytera TC-508 Enhanced U9 vs Retevis MateTalk P3

What TC-508 Enhanced U9 does better (0) and where MateTalk P3 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Hytera TC-508 Enhanced U9
Hytera · 2026TC-508 Enhanced U9
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ £120
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Retevis MateTalk P3
Retevis · 2026MateTalk P3
4 advantages≈ £80
2.6Battery7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

TC-508 Enhanced U9MateTalk P3
113 × 5432105 × 5430
TC-508 Enhanced U9MateTalk P3Difference
Height54 mm54 mm=
Width113 mm105 mm+8 mm
Depth32 mm30 mm+2 mm

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

Why is TC-508 Enhanced U9 better than MateTalk P3?

TC-508 Enhanced U9 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MateTalk P3 better than TC-508 Enhanced U9?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · TC-508 Enhanced U9: Yes
  2. Battery capacity1,700 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+18%
  3. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
  4. Channels48 vs 64+33%
Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHF—
LicenceBusiness licence—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz—
Transmit power4 W—
Channels4864
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,700 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Standby time—70 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight250 g—
Width113 mm105 mm
Height54 mm54 mm
Depth32 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
BluetoothYes—
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