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Retevis NR30D vs TIDRADIO TD-DP738

What NR30D does better (1) and where TD-DP738 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Retevis NR30D
Retevis · 2026NR30D
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ £85
Higher score
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TIDRADIO TD-DP738
TIDRADIO · 2024TD-DP738
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ £70
6.7Range & power8.0
8.6Battery9.5
4.9Ruggedness3.5

Why is NR30D better than TD-DP738?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is TD-DP738 better than NR30D?

  1. Channels32 vs 1,00031.2×
  2. Battery capacity2,800 mAh vs 3,000 mAh+7%
  3. Weight334 g vs 261 g+28%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis NR30DRetevis NR30D≈ £858.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz134–176 MHz, 400–480 MHz
Transmit power10 W10 W
Channels321,000
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)260—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh3,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Standby time70 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight334 g261 g
Width126 mm—
Height58 mm—
Depth36 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C—
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