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Retevis C1 vs Xiaomi Walkie Talkie 2S

What C1 does better (2) and where Walkie Talkie 2S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Retevis C1
Retevis · 2026C1
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ £85
Higher score
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Xiaomi Walkie Talkie 2S
Xiaomi · 2025Walkie Talkie 2S
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ £80
5.3Battery7.3
7.6Ruggedness4.3
5.1Features6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

C1Walkie Talkie 2S
134 × 6242170 × 5523
C1Walkie Talkie 2SDifference
Height62 mm55 mm+7 mm
Width134 mm170 mm−36 mm
Depth42 mm23 mm+19 mm

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

Why is C1 better than Walkie Talkie 2S?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Transmit power5 W vs 4 W+25%

Why is Walkie Talkie 2S better than C1?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,190 mAh+22%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis C1Retevis C1≈ £856.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz430 - 440 MHz
Transmit power5 W4 W
Channels250—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,190 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V3.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—120 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—140 g
Width134 mm170 mm
Height62 mm55 mm
Depth42 mm23 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackGrey
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C3,5mm Klinke, USB-C
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack—1
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