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Retevis RT24 vs Retevis RT40

What RT24 does better (0) and where RT40 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Retevis RT24
Retevis · 2025RT24
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ £30
vs
Retevis RT40
Retevis · 2026RT40
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
2.1Range & power3.7
3.1Battery8.7

Why is RT24 better than RT40?

RT24 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RT40 better than RT24?

  1. Battery capacity1,100 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+82%
  2. Maximum range (claimed)1.5 km vs 1.7 km+13%
  3. Channels16 vs 483×
  4. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · RT24: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT24Retevis RT24≈ £303.6
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)1.5 km1.7 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,100 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—179 g
Width—190 mm
Height—54 mm
Depth—33 mm
Shockproof—Yes
Display—No display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
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