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Logicom Extreme Walkie Talkie vs Retevis RT649

What Extreme Walkie Talkie does better (2) and where RT649 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Logicom Extreme Walkie Talkie
Logicom · 2026Extreme Walkie Talkie
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ £65
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Retevis RT649
Retevis · 2026RT649
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ £70
7.9Range & power5.5
7.4Ruggedness6.4
7.3Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Extreme Walkie TalkieRT649
190 × 6436174 × 5432
Extreme Walkie TalkieRT649Difference
Height64 mm54 mm+10 mm
Width190 mm174 mm+16 mm
Depth36 mm32 mm+4 mm

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

Why is Extreme Walkie Talkie better than RT649?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · RT649: No
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%

Why is RT649 better than Extreme Walkie Talkie?

RT649 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT649Retevis RT649≈ £707.2
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)10 km—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticautomatic
Call tones520
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh—
Battery voltage—3.6 V
Power sourceRechargeable packAA / AAA batteries
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight210 g—
Width190 mm174 mm
Height64 mm54 mm
Depth36 mm32 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP65
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx5
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursOrangeOrange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinke, USB-Cmicro USB
Radios in the base pack2—
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