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Retevis NR30D vs TIDRADIO TD-DP880

What NR30D does better (2) and where TD-DP880 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Retevis NR30D
Retevis · 2026NR30D
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ £85
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TIDRADIO TD-DP880
TIDRADIO · 2025TD-DP880
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ £120
6.7Range & power5.5
8.6Battery6.7
4.9Ruggedness7.6

Why is NR30D better than TD-DP880?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 5 W2×
  2. Battery capacity2,800 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+27%

Why is TD-DP880 better than NR30D?

  1. Channels32 vs 51216×
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis NR30DRetevis NR30D≈ £858.2
TIDRADIO TD-DP880TIDRADIO TD-DP880≈ £1207.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz400–470 MHz, 450–520 MHz, 350–400 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power10 W5 W
Channels32512
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)260—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh2,200 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 displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C—
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