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Motorola TALKABOUT T72 vs Retevis RT668

What TALKABOUT T72 does better (2) and where RT668 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Motorola TALKABOUT T72
Motorola · 2022TALKABOUT T72
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ £45
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Retevis RT668
Retevis · 2026RT668
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ £35
6.2Range & power5.4
6.3Features2.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

TALKABOUT T72RT668
136 × 4721116 × 5035
TALKABOUT T72RT668Difference
Height47 mm50 mm−3 mm
Width136 mm116 mm+20 mm
Depth21 mm35 mm−14 mm
Weight100 g161 g−61 g

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

Why is TALKABOUT T72 better than RT668?

  1. Weight100 g vs 161 g+61%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is RT668 better than TALKABOUT T72?

RT668 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

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
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)8 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight100 g161 g
Width136 mm116 mm
Height47 mm50 mm
Depth21 mm35 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
ShockproofYesYes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursOrange—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinke, micro USB2,5 und 3,5 mm
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