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Radtel RT-S10 vs Retevis A3

What RT-S10 does better (1) and where A3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-S10
Radtel · 2026RT-S10
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ £60
Higher score
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Retevis A3
Retevis · 2026A3
1 advantage≈ £55
7.8Battery8.1

Why is RT-S10 better than A3?

  1. DisplayColour display vs Backlit display

Why is A3 better than RT-S10?

  1. Channels199 vs 9995×
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-S10Radtel RT-S10≈ £608.6
Retevis A3Retevis A3≈ £55
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz, 76–108 MHz, 108–136 MHz0.5 - 1160 MHz
Transmit power10 W—
Channels199999
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,500 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—119 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayColour displayBacklit display
Colours—Green
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radioYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Connectors—USB-C
BluetoothYes—
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