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Retevis MateTalk P3 vs TYT TH-UV98

What MateTalk P3 does better (1) and where TH-UV98 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Retevis MateTalk P3
Retevis · 2026MateTalk P3
1 advantage≈ £75
vs
TYT TH-UV98
TYT · 2026TH-UV98
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ £55
Higher score
7.4Battery5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

MateTalk P3TH-UV98
105 × 5430121 × 5842
MateTalk P3TH-UV98Difference
Height54 mm58 mm−4 mm
Width105 mm121 mm−16 mm
Depth30 mm42 mm−12 mm

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

Why is MateTalk P3 better than TH-UV98?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · TH-UV98: No

Why is TH-UV98 better than MateTalk P3?

  1. Channels64 vs 2003.1×
  2. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+10%
Specifications

Side by side

TYT TH-UV98TYT TH-UV98≈ £557.4
Radio & range
Radio standards—Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF
Licence—Business licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges—430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power—10 W
Channels64200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,200 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Standby time70 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—268 g
Width105 mm121 mm
Height54 mm58 mm
Depth30 mm42 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—1
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