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Retevis RB658 vs TALKPOD A36PLUS

What RB658 does better (0) and where A36PLUS wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Retevis RB658
Retevis · 2025RB658
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ £50
Higher score
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TALKPOD A36PLUS
TALKPOD · 2023A36PLUS
1 advantage≈ £40
4.1Ruggedness2.4

Why is RB658 better than A36PLUS?

RB658 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is A36PLUS better than RB658?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

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Retevis RB658Retevis RB658≈ £504.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges440 - 470 MHz—
Transmit power2 W—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight185 g—
Width115 mm—
Height56 mm—
Depth27 mm—
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm—
BluetoothYes—
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