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Retevis RB658 vs TALKPOD D40

What RB658 does better (0) and where D40 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Retevis RB658
Retevis · 2025RB658
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ £50
Higher score
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TALKPOD D40
TALKPOD · 2023D40
0 advantages
4.1Ruggedness2.4

Why is RB658 better than D40?

RB658 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is D40 better than RB658?

D40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Retevis RB658Retevis RB658≈ £504.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges440 - 470 MHz136–174 MHz, 400–470 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 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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