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Midland CT990-EBR vs Retevis RT95

What CT990-EBR does better (2) and where RT95 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland CT990-EBR
Midland · 2025CT990-EBR
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ £130
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Retevis RT95
Retevis · 2025RT95
1 advantage≈ £110
8.0Range & power8.7

Why is CT990-EBR better than RT95?

  1. Weight310 g vs 640 g2.1×
  2. Channels257 vs 200+28%

Why is RT95 better than CT990-EBR?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 25 W2.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Midland CT990-EBRMidland CT990-EBR≈ £1307.9
Retevis RT95Retevis RT95≈ £110
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power10 W25 W
Channels257200
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)83—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,600 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V13.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packCar socket
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight310 g640 g
Width140 mm—
Height60 mm—
Depth35 mm—
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
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