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Kenwood UTB-10-B vs Retevis RT40

What UTB-10-B does better (2) and where RT40 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UTB-10-B
Kenwood · 2023UTB-10-B
2 advantages≈ £45
vs
Retevis RT40
Retevis · 2026RT40
8.8Score
0 advantages≈ £45
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Dimensions

Size comparison

UTB-10-BRT40
55.5 × 103.926190 × 5433
UTB-10-BRT40Difference
Height103.9 mm54 mm+49.9 mm
Width55.5 mm190 mm−134.5 mm
Depth26 mm33 mm−7 mm
Weight170 g179 g−9 g

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

Why is UTB-10-B better than RT40?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)2 km vs 1.7 km+18%
  2. Weight170 g vs 179 g+5%

Why is RT40 better than UTB-10-B?

RT40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT40Retevis RT40≈ £458.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)PMR446, dPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Frequency ranges—446 - 446.2 MHz
Transmit power—0.5 W
Channels—48
Maximum range (claimed)2 km1.7 km
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight170 g179 g
Width56 mm190 mm
Height104 mm54 mm
Depth26 mm33 mm
Shockproof—Yes
Display—No display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
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