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Retevis RB658 vs Xiaomi Walkie Talkie 2S

What RB658 does better (0) and where Walkie Talkie 2S wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Retevis RB658
Retevis · 2025RB658
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ £50
vs
Xiaomi Walkie Talkie 2S
Xiaomi · 2025Walkie Talkie 2S
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ £80
Higher score
5.3Battery7.3
4.1Ruggedness4.3
7.2Features6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

RB658Walkie Talkie 2S
115 × 5627170 × 5523
RB658Walkie Talkie 2SDifference
Height56 mm55 mm+1 mm
Width115 mm170 mm−55 mm
Depth27 mm23 mm+4 mm
Weight185 g140 g+46 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is RB658 better than Walkie Talkie 2S?

RB658 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Walkie Talkie 2S better than RB658?

  1. Transmit power2 W vs 4 W2×
  2. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,190 mAh+22%
  3. Weight185 g vs 140 g+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RB658Retevis RB658≈ £504.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges440 - 470 MHz430 - 440 MHz
Transmit power2 W4 W
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,190 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—120 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight185 g140 g
Width115 mm170 mm
Height56 mm55 mm
Depth27 mm23 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackGrey
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm3,5mm Klinke, USB-C
BluetoothYesYes
Radios in the base pack—1
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