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Retevis RB648 vs Retevis RB669

What RB648 does better (2) and where RB669 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Retevis RB648
Retevis · 2026RB648
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ £80
vs
Retevis RB669
Retevis · 2025RB669
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ £35
Higher score
2.3Range & power9.4
8.7Battery5.9

Why is RB648 better than RB669?

  1. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+67%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is RB669 better than RB648?

  1. Transmit power0.5 W vs 1 W2×
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RB648Retevis RB648≈ £809.0
Retevis RB669Retevis RB669≈ £359.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, Freenet
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz; 149 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W1 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)2 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh1,200 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—30 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—148 g
Width—158 mm
Height—57 mm
Depth—33 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Key lockYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, KopfhörerUSB-C
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