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Retevis C1 vs Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver

What C1 does better (1) and where G90 HF Transceiver wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Retevis C1
Retevis · 2026C1
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ £85
Higher score
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Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver
Xiegu · 2026G90 HF Transceiver
1 advantage
Dimensions

Size comparison

C1G90 HF Transceiver
134 × 6242120 × 45210
C1G90 HF TransceiverDifference
Height62 mm45 mm+17 mm
Width134 mm120 mm+14 mm
Depth42 mm210 mm−168 mm

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

Why is C1 better than G90 HF Transceiver?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · G90 HF Transceiver: No

Why is G90 HF Transceiver better than C1?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 20 W4×
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis C1Retevis C1≈ £856.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz0.5 - 30 MHz
Transmit power5 W20 W
Channels250—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V13.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight—1,630 g
Width134 mm120 mm
Height62 mm45 mm
Depth42 mm210 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C3,5mm Klinke
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