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Retevis MateTalk P3 vs Stabo BF 40

What MateTalk P3 does better (0) and where BF 40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Retevis MateTalk P3
Retevis · 2026MateTalk P3
0 advantages≈ £75
vs
Stabo BF 40
Stabo · 2025BF 40
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
7.4Battery5.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

MateTalk P3BF 40
105 × 543057 × 11632
MateTalk P3BF 40Difference
Height54 mm116 mm−62 mm
Width105 mm57 mm+48 mm
Depth30 mm32 mm−2 mm

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

Why is MateTalk P3 better than BF 40?

MateTalk P3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is BF 40 better than MateTalk P3?

  1. Channels64 vs 2564×
  2. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Stabo BF 40Stabo BF 40≈ £1004.6
Radio & range
Radio standards—Amateur UHF
Licence—Business licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges—400 - 470 MHz
Transmit power—3 W
Channels64256
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,200 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYes—
Standby time70 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—168 g
Width105 mm57 mm
Height54 mm116 mm
Depth30 mm32 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C—
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