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NXGKET 813 vs Retevis RT24V Freenet

What 813 does better (3) and where RT24V Freenet wins (1) — every spec side by side.

NXGKET 813
NXGKET · 2026813
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ £30
Higher score
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Retevis RT24V Freenet
Retevis · 2025RT24V Freenet
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ £30
6.2Range & power6.4
6.6Battery3.1

Why is 813 better than RT24V Freenet?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)8 km vs 3 km2.7×
  2. Channels16 vs 62.7×
  3. Battery capacity1,200 mAh vs 1,100 mAh+9%

Why is RT24V Freenet better than 813?

  1. Transmit power0.5 W vs 1 W2×
Specifications

Side by side

NXGKET 813NXGKET 813≈ £307.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446Freenet
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz149 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W1 W
Channels166
Maximum range (claimed)8 km3 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,200 mAh1,100 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight93 g—
Width30 mm—
Height60 mm—
Depth160 mm—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit display—
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYes—
FlashlightYes—
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
ConnectorsUSB-C—
Radios in the base pack3—
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