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Radtel RT-S10 vs Retevis RT86S

What RT-S10 does better (3) and where RT86S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-S10
Radtel · 2026RT-S10
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ £60
Higher score
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Retevis RT86S
Retevis · 2026RT86S
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ £70
6.8Range & power2.5
7.8Battery8.7
8.2Features8.0

Why is RT-S10 better than RT86S?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 5 W2×
  2. Channels199 vs 1612.4×
  3. DisplayColour display vs Backlit display

Why is RT86S better than RT-S10?

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

Side by side

Radtel RT-S10Radtel RT-S10≈ £608.6
Retevis RT86SRetevis RT86S≈ £706.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFAmateur UHF
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 MHz400 - 480 MHz
Transmit power10 W5 W
Channels19916
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,500 mAh2,600 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—117 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—290 g
Width—121 mm
Height—55 mm
Depth—38 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayColour displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
BluetoothYes—
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