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Retevis NR30D vs Retevis RT40

What NR30D does better (3) and where RT40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Retevis NR30D
Retevis · 2026NR30D
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ £85
vs
Retevis RT40
Retevis · 2026RT40
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
6.7Range & power3.7
8.6Battery8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

NR30DRT40
126 × 5836190 × 5433
NR30DRT40Difference
Height58 mm54 mm+4 mm
Width126 mm190 mm−64 mm
Depth36 mm33 mm+3 mm
Weight334 g179 g+155 g

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

Why is NR30D better than RT40?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 0.5 W20×
  2. Battery capacity2,800 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+40%
  3. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is RT40 better than NR30D?

  1. Weight334 g vs 179 g+86%
  2. Channels32 vs 48+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis NR30DRetevis NR30D≈ £858.2
Retevis RT40Retevis RT40≈ £458.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFPMR446, dPMR446
LicenceAmateur licenceLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz446 - 446.2 MHz
Transmit power10 W0.5 W
Channels3248
Maximum range (claimed)—1.7 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)260—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time70 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight334 g179 g
Width126 mm190 mm
Height58 mm54 mm
Depth36 mm33 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
ShockproofYesYes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
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