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Radioddity VB70-B vs Retevis RT29 UHF

What VB70-B does better (2) and where RT29 UHF wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Radioddity VB70-B
Radioddity · 2025VB70-B
2 advantages≈ £170
vs
Retevis RT29 UHF
Retevis · 2025RT29 UHF
7.0Score
0 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
9.6Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

VB70-BRT29 UHF
142 × 18841151 × 5838
VB70-BRT29 UHFDifference
Height188 mm58 mm+130 mm
Width142 mm151 mm−9 mm
Depth41 mm38 mm+3 mm

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

Why is VB70-B better than RT29 UHF?

  1. Transmit power25 W vs 10 W2.5×
  2. Channels510 vs 1631.9×

Why is RT29 UHF better than VB70-B?

RT29 UHF has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT29 UHFRetevis RT29 UHF≈ £1207.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges144–148 MHz, 108–136 MHz, 87.5–108.0 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz
Transmit power25 W10 W
Channels51016
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight1,000 g—
Width142 mm151 mm
Height188 mm58 mm
Depth41 mm38 mm
Display—No display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radioYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack—2
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