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Retevis C1 vs Retevis NR30D

What C1 does better (1) and where NR30D wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Retevis C1
Retevis · 2026C1
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ £85
vs
Retevis NR30D
Retevis · 2026NR30D
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ £85
Higher score
5.1Range & power6.7
5.3Battery8.6
7.6Ruggedness4.9
5.1Features7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

C1NR30D
134 × 6242126 × 5836
C1NR30DDifference
Height62 mm58 mm+4 mm
Width134 mm126 mm+8 mm
Depth42 mm36 mm+6 mm

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

Why is C1 better than NR30D?

  1. Channels250 vs 327.8×

Why is NR30D better than C1?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
  2. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,800 mAh+56%
  3. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155 vs 260+68%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis C1Retevis C1≈ £856.6
Retevis NR30DRetevis NR30D≈ £858.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz400 - 470 MHz
Transmit power5 W10 W
Channels25032
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,800 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—70 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—334 g
Width134 mm126 mm
Height62 mm58 mm
Depth42 mm36 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reductionYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-CUSB-C
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