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Retevis RT24V Freenet vs Solognac Walkie-Talkie 500

What RT24V Freenet does better (2) and where Walkie-Talkie 500 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Retevis RT24V Freenet
Retevis · 2025RT24V Freenet
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ £30
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Solognac Walkie-Talkie 500
Solognac · 2025Walkie-Talkie 500
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ £45
6.4Range & power7.9
3.1Battery3.0

Why is RT24V Freenet better than Walkie-Talkie 500?

  1. Transmit power1 W vs 0.5 W2×
  2. Battery capacity1,100 mAh vs 800 mAh+38%

Why is Walkie-Talkie 500 better than RT24V Freenet?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)3 km vs 10 km3.3×
  2. Channels6 vs 162.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsFreenetPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges149 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power1 W0.5 W
Channels616
Maximum range (claimed)3 km10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—83
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,100 mAh800 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—175 g
Protection rating—IPX4
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Display—Backlit display
ColoursBlackOrange
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5mm Klinke, micro USB
Radios in the base pack—1
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