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Logicom Extreme Walkie Talkie vs Retevis RT40

What Extreme Walkie Talkie does better (2) and where RT40 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Logicom Extreme Walkie Talkie
Logicom · 2026Extreme Walkie Talkie
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ £65
Higher score
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Retevis RT40
Retevis · 2026RT40
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ £45
7.9Range & power3.7
8.7Battery8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Extreme Walkie TalkieRT40
190 × 6436190 × 5433
Extreme Walkie TalkieRT40Difference
Height64 mm54 mm+10 mm
Width190 mm190 mm=
Depth36 mm33 mm+3 mm
Weight210 g179 g+31 g

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

Why is Extreme Walkie Talkie better than RT40?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 1.7 km5.9×
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is RT40 better than Extreme Walkie Talkie?

  1. Channels16 vs 483×
  2. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · Extreme Walkie Talkie: Yes
  3. Weight210 g vs 179 g+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT40Retevis RT40≈ £458.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, dPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoYes
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 - 446.2 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1648
Maximum range (claimed)10 km1.7 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic—
Call tones5—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight210 g179 g
Width190 mm190 mm
Height64 mm54 mm
Depth36 mm33 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
ShockproofYesYes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursOrangeBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinke, USB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack2—
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