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Radtel RT-493 vs Radtel RT-790

What RT-493 does better (1) and where RT-790 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-493
Radtel · 2024RT-493
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ £30
vs
Radtel RT-790
Radtel · 2023RT-790
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ £75
Higher score
7.3Range & power7.7
8.7Battery8.3

Why is RT-493 better than RT-790?

  1. Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+4%

Why is RT-790 better than RT-493?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-493Radtel RT-493≈ £309.5
Radtel RT-790Radtel RT-790≈ £759.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsUHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges400–470 MHz109–136 MHz
Transmit power10 W10 W
Channels199—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,600 mAh2,500 mAh
USB-C chargingYes—
Design & durability
Width—51 mm
Height—132 mm
Depth—34 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
DisplayMonochrome displayColour display
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Bluetooth—Yes
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