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PNI 3588S vs Retevis L71 PoC 4G

What 3588S does better (2) and where L71 PoC 4G wins (2) — every spec side by side.

PNI 3588S
PNI · 20263588S
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ £130
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Retevis L71 PoC 4G
Retevis · 2026L71 PoC 4G
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ £85
4.3Battery4.7
8.0Ruggedness4.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

3588SL71 PoC 4G
110 × 6030122 × 6234
3588SL71 PoC 4GDifference
Height60 mm62 mm−2 mm
Width110 mm122 mm−12 mm
Depth30 mm34 mm−4 mm
Weight230 g181 g+49 g

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

Why is 3588S better than L71 PoC 4G?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · L71 PoC 4G: No

Why is L71 PoC 4G better than 3588S?

  1. Battery capacity3,800 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+5%
  2. Weight230 g vs 181 g+27%
Specifications

Side by side

PNI 3588SPNI 3588S≈ £1306.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsPoC / LTEPoC / LTE
LicenceNeeds mobile data (SIM)Needs mobile data (SIM)
Push-to-talk over cellular (PoC)YesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,800 mAh4,000 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Standby time—72 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight230 g181 g
Width110 mm122 mm
Height60 mm62 mm
Depth30 mm34 mm
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
GPSYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsmicroSD, 3,5mm Klinke, USB-C3,5mm Klinke
BluetoothYesYes
LTE / 4GYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
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