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Retevis NR30D vs TIDRADIO TD-638

What NR30D does better (2) and where TD-638 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Retevis NR30D
Retevis · 2026NR30D
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ £85
vs
TIDRADIO TD-638
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-638
8.6Score
0 advantages≈ £65
Higher score
6.7Range & power7.7
8.6Battery8.3
4.9Ruggedness7.6
7.8Features3.5

Why is NR30D better than TD-638?

  1. Battery capacity2,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+12%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is TD-638 better than NR30D?

TD-638 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Retevis NR30DRetevis NR30D≈ £858.2
TIDRADIO TD-638TIDRADIO TD-638≈ £658.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz136–174 MHz, 220–259 MHz, 300–390 MHz, 400–590 MHz
Transmit power10 W10 W
Channels32—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)260—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Standby time70 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight334 g—
Width126 mm—
Height58 mm—
Depth36 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C—
Bluetooth—Yes
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