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Retevis NR30D vs Retevis RT29 UHF

What NR30D does better (3) and where RT29 UHF wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Retevis NR30D
Retevis · 2026NR30D
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ £85
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Retevis RT29 UHF
Retevis · 2025RT29 UHF
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ £120
6.7Range & power6.3
8.6Battery7.1
7.8Features2.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

NR30DRT29 UHF
126 × 5836151 × 5838
NR30DRT29 UHFDifference
Height58 mm58 mm=
Width126 mm151 mm−25 mm
Depth36 mm38 mm−2 mm

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

Why is NR30D better than RT29 UHF?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · RT29 UHF: No
  2. Channels32 vs 162×
  3. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is RT29 UHF better than NR30D?

  1. Battery capacity2,800 mAh vs 3,200 mAh+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis NR30DRetevis NR30D≈ £858.2
Retevis RT29 UHFRetevis RT29 UHF≈ £1207.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz
Transmit power10 W10 W
Channels3216
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)260—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh3,200 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Standby time70 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight334 g—
Width126 mm151 mm
Height58 mm58 mm
Depth36 mm38 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—2
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