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Midland BR180 vs Retevis RB648

What BR180 does better (0) and where RB648 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland BR180
Midland · 2025BR180
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £100
vs
Retevis RB648
Retevis · 2026RB648
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ £80
Higher score
5.4Range & power2.3

Why is BR180 better than RB648?

BR180 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RB648 better than BR180?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · BR180: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Midland BR180Midland BR180≈ £1007.1
Retevis RB648Retevis RB648≈ £809.0
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)—2 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)142—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Call tones5—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight118 g—
Width98 mm—
Height47 mm—
Depth27 mm—
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYes—
Key lock—Yes
Roger beepYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C, Kopfhörer
Radios in the base pack1—
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