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Retevis NR30D vs Retevis RT86S

What NR30D does better (3) and where RT86S wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Retevis NR30D
Retevis · 2026NR30D
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ £85
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Retevis RT86S
Retevis · 2026RT86S
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ £70
6.7Range & power2.5
8.6Battery8.7
7.8Features8.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

NR30DRT86S
126 × 5836121 × 5538
NR30DRT86SDifference
Height58 mm55 mm+3 mm
Width126 mm121 mm+5 mm
Depth36 mm38 mm−2 mm
Weight334 g290 g+44 g

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

Why is NR30D better than RT86S?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 5 W2×
  2. Battery capacity2,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+8%
  3. Channels32 vs 162×

Why is RT86S better than NR30D?

  1. Weight334 g vs 290 g+15%
  2. Standby time70 h vs 117 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis NR30DRetevis NR30D≈ £858.2
Retevis RT86SRetevis RT86S≈ £706.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz400 - 480 MHz
Transmit power10 W5 W
Channels3216
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)260260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh2,600 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time70 h117 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight334 g290 g
Width126 mm121 mm
Height58 mm55 mm
Depth36 mm38 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
ShockproofYesYes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-CUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
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