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Radtel RT-790 vs Retevis A3

What RT-790 does better (1) and where A3 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-790
Radtel · 2023RT-790
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ £75
Higher score
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Retevis A3
Retevis · 2026A3
0 advantages≈ £55
8.3Battery8.1

Why is RT-790 better than A3?

  1. DisplayColour display vs Backlit display

Why is A3 better than RT-790?

A3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-790Radtel RT-790≈ £759.5
Retevis A3Retevis A3≈ £55
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges109–136 MHz0.5 - 1160 MHz
Transmit power10 W—
Channels—999
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,500 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Standby time—119 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Width51 mm—
Height132 mm—
Depth34 mm—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayColour displayBacklit display
Colours—Green
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Connectivity
Connectors—USB-C
BluetoothYes—
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