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Radtel RT-820W vs Retevis RT95

What RT-820W does better (1) and where RT95 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-820W
Radtel · 2026RT-820W
1 advantage≈ £85
vs
Retevis RT95
Retevis · 2025RT95
2 advantages≈ £110
8.3Range & power8.7

Why is RT-820W better than RT95?

  1. Channels500 vs 2002.5×

Why is RT95 better than RT-820W?

  1. Transmit power20 W vs 25 W+25%
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT95Retevis RT95≈ £110
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power20 W25 W
Channels500200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery voltage—13.8 V
Power source—Car socket
Design & durability
Weight—640 g
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lock—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Radios in the base pack—1
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