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Retevis RB669 vs TALKPOD F40

What RB669 does better (1) and where F40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Retevis RB669
Retevis · 2025RB669
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ £35
Higher score
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TALKPOD F40
TALKPOD · 2024F40
8.7Score
2 advantages
9.4Range & power9.7
5.9Battery5.8

Why is RB669 better than F40?

  1. Battery capacity1,200 mAh vs 1,100 mAh+9%

Why is F40 better than RB669?

  1. Transmit power1 W vs 2 W2×
  2. Channels16 vs 44627.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RB669Retevis RB669≈ £359.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446, FreenetPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No—
Frequency ranges446 MHz; 149 MHz—
Transmit power1 W2 W
Channels16446
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)260—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,200 mAh1,100 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time30 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight148 g—
Width158 mm—
Height57 mm—
Depth33 mm—
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
DisplayNo display—
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
ConnectorsUSB-C—
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