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Motorola XT420 vs Retevis RT668

What XT420 does better (0) and where RT668 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Motorola XT420
Motorola · 2026XT420
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £100
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Retevis RT668
Retevis · 2026RT668
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ £25
6.6Range & power5.5
4.3Features2.6

Why is XT420 better than RT668?

XT420 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RT668 better than XT420?

RT668 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Motorola XT420Motorola XT420≈ £1007.1
Retevis RT668Retevis RT668≈ £254.6
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)9 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)257—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Call tones3—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—161 g
Width—116 mm
Height—50 mm
Depth—35 mm
Protection ratingIP55—
Water protection (IPx)IPx5—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
ShockproofYesYes
DisplayNo displayNo display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm
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