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Radtel RT-860 vs Retevis RB658

What RT-860 does better (2) and where RB658 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-860
Radtel · 2025RT-860
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ £35
Higher score
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Retevis RB658
Retevis · 2025RB658
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ £50
5.8Range & power2.2
6.3Battery5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

RT-860RB658
137 × 6036115 × 5627
RT-860RB658Difference
Height60 mm56 mm+4 mm
Width137 mm115 mm+22 mm
Depth36 mm27 mm+9 mm
Weight255 g185 g+70 g

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

Why is RT-860 better than RB658?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 2 W2.5×
  2. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+11%

Why is RB658 better than RT-860?

  1. Weight255 g vs 185 g+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-860Radtel RT-860≈ £356.8
Retevis RB658Retevis RB658≈ £504.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz440 - 470 MHz
Transmit power5 W2 W
Channels1,024—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh1,800 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight255 g185 g
Width137 mm115 mm
Height60 mm56 mm
Depth36 mm27 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
ConnectorsUSB-CUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Bluetooth—Yes
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