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Retevis RB648 vs Retevis RT40

What RB648 does better (2) and where RT40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Retevis RB648
Retevis · 2026RB648
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ £80
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Retevis RT40
Retevis · 2026RT40
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ £45
2.3Range & power3.7
8.7Battery8.7

Why is RB648 better than RT40?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)2 km vs 1.7 km+18%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is RT40 better than RB648?

  1. Channels16 vs 483×
  2. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · RB648: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RB648Retevis RB648≈ £809.0
Retevis RT40Retevis RT40≈ £458.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, dPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoYes
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 - 446.2 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1648
Maximum range (claimed)2 km1.7 km
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—179 g
Width—190 mm
Height—54 mm
Depth—33 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
ShockproofYesYes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Key lockYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, Kopfhörer2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
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