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Retevis NR30D vs Retevis RT3S

What NR30D does better (3) and where RT3S wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Retevis NR30D
Retevis · 2026NR30D
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ £85
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Retevis RT3S
Retevis · 2026RT3S
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ £120
6.6Range & power6.0
8.7Battery5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

NR30DRT3S
126 × 5836131 × 6136
NR30DRT3SDifference
Height58 mm61 mm−3 mm
Width126 mm131 mm−5 mm
Depth36 mm36 mm=
Weight334 g258 g+76 g

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

Why is NR30D better than RT3S?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 5 W2×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · RT3S: No
  3. Battery capacity2,800 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+40%

Why is RT3S better than NR30D?

  1. Channels32 vs 3,00093.8×
  2. Weight334 g vs 258 g+29%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis NR30DRetevis NR30D≈ £858.2
Retevis RT3SRetevis RT3S≈ £1205.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz450 - 460 MHz; 150 - 160 MHz
Transmit power10 W5 W
Channels323,000
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)260—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Standby time70 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight334 g258 g
Width126 mm131 mm
Height58 mm61 mm
Depth36 mm36 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—1
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