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Quansheng UV-K6 vs Retevis RB658

What UV-K6 does better (1) and where RB658 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Quansheng UV-K6
Quansheng · 2025UV-K6
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ £40
Higher score
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Retevis RB658
Retevis · 2025RB658
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ £50
5.2Range & power2.2
4.8Battery5.3

Why is UV-K6 better than RB658?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 2 W2.5×

Why is RB658 better than UV-K6?

  1. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Quansheng UV-K6Quansheng UV-K6≈ £405.0
Retevis RB658Retevis RB658≈ £504.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz440 - 470 MHz
Transmit power5 W2 W
Channels200—
Maximum range (claimed)8 km—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,600 mAh1,800 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—185 g
Width—115 mm
Height—56 mm
Depth—27 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursOrangeBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
ConnectorsUSB-CUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack1—
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