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Radioddity HD-1 vs Retevis RB648

What HD-1 does better (1) and where RB648 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Radioddity HD-1
Radioddity · 2026HD-1
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ £120
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Retevis RB648
Retevis · 2026RB648
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ £80
5.4Range & power2.3
9.2Battery8.7
7.7Ruggedness8.0

Why is HD-1 better than RB648?

  1. Battery capacity2,400 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+20%

Why is RB648 better than HD-1?

RB648 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radioddity HD-1Radioddity HD-1≈ £1209.3
Retevis RB648Retevis RB648≈ £809.0
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)—2 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,400 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight210 g—
Width62 mm—
Height29 mm—
Depth180 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursYellow—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-CUSB-C, Kopfhörer
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