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Kenwood TK-3501E vs Retevis RT668

What TK-3501E does better (0) and where RT668 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood TK-3501E
Kenwood · 2021TK-3501E
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ £110
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Retevis RT668
Retevis · 2026RT668
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ £35
6.5Range & power5.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK-3501ERT668
54 × 11726116 × 5035
TK-3501ERT668Difference
Height117 mm50 mm+67 mm
Width54 mm116 mm−62 mm
Depth26 mm35 mm−9 mm
Weight210 g161 g+49 g

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

Why is TK-3501E better than RT668?

TK-3501E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RT668 better than TK-3501E?

  1. Weight210 g vs 161 g+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Kenwood TK-3501EKenwood TK-3501E≈ £1104.8
Retevis RT668Retevis RT668≈ £354.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)9 km—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Battery voltage7.5 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight210 g161 g
Width54 mm116 mm
Height117 mm50 mm
Depth26 mm35 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayNo display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels10—
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm
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