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Midland XT70 vs Retevis RT668

What XT70 does better (2) and where RT668 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT70
Midland · 2024XT70
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ £75
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Retevis RT668
Retevis · 2026RT668
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ £35
8.4Range & power5.4
3.4Battery3.6
6.3Features2.6

Why is XT70 better than RT668?

  1. Weight113 g vs 161 g+42%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is RT668 better than XT70?

  1. Battery capacity1,000 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+20%
  2. Channels8 vs 162×
Specifications

Side by side

Midland XT70Midland XT70≈ £756.0
Retevis RT668Retevis RT668≈ £354.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels816
Maximum range (claimed)12 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticadjustable
Call tones5—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,000 mAh1,200 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight113 g161 g
Width580 mm116 mm
Height1,200 mm50 mm
Depth330 mm35 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsKopfhörer2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack2—
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