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Retevis C1 vs TIDRADIO TD-638

What C1 does better (1) and where TD-638 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Retevis C1
Retevis · 2026C1
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ £85
vs
TIDRADIO TD-638
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-638
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ £65
Higher score
5.1Range & power7.7
5.3Battery8.3
7.6Ruggedness7.6
5.1Features3.5

Why is C1 better than TD-638?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is TD-638 better than C1?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
  2. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis C1Retevis C1≈ £856.6
TIDRADIO TD-638TIDRADIO TD-638≈ £658.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz136–174 MHz, 220–259 MHz, 300–390 MHz, 400–590 MHz
Transmit power5 W10 W
Channels250—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Width134 mm—
Height62 mm—
Depth42 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C—
Bluetooth—Yes
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