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Kenwood UTB-10-B vs Retevis RB669

What UTB-10-B does better (0) and where RB669 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UTB-10-B
Kenwood · 2023UTB-10-B
0 advantages≈ £45
vs
Retevis RB669
Retevis · 2025RB669
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ £35
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Dimensions

Size comparison

UTB-10-BRB669
55.5 × 103.926158 × 5733
UTB-10-BRB669Difference
Height103.9 mm57 mm+46.9 mm
Width55.5 mm158 mm−102.5 mm
Depth26 mm33 mm−7 mm
Weight170 g148 g+22 g

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

Why is UTB-10-B better than RB669?

UTB-10-B has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RB669 better than UTB-10-B?

  1. Weight170 g vs 148 g+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RB669Retevis RB669≈ £359.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)PMR446, Freenet
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Frequency ranges—446 MHz; 149 MHz
Transmit power—1 W
Channels—16
Maximum range (claimed)2 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Standby time—30 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight170 g148 g
Width56 mm158 mm
Height104 mm57 mm
Depth26 mm33 mm
Display—No display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Connectors—USB-C
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