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Midland G13 vs Retevis RB648

What G13 does better (2) and where RB648 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland G13
Midland · 2025G13
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ £70
vs
Retevis RB648
Retevis · 2026RB648
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ £80
Higher score
7.5Range & power2.3
8.9Battery8.7
3.4Ruggedness8.0

Why is G13 better than RB648?

  1. Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+30%
  2. Channels99 vs 166.2×

Why is RB648 better than G13?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland G13Midland G13≈ £707.7
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
Channels9916
Maximum range (claimed)—2 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)262—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,600 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Standby time40 h—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Protection ratingIPX4IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C, Kopfhörer
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