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Retevis RT29 UHF vs TIDRADIO TD-DP880

What RT29 UHF does better (2) and where TD-DP880 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Retevis RT29 UHF
Retevis · 2025RT29 UHF
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ £120
vs
TIDRADIO TD-DP880
TIDRADIO · 2025TD-DP880
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
6.3Range & power5.5
7.1Battery6.7

Why is RT29 UHF better than TD-DP880?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 5 W2×
  2. Battery capacity3,200 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+45%

Why is TD-DP880 better than RT29 UHF?

  1. Channels16 vs 51232×
  2. DisplayNo display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT29 UHFRetevis RT29 UHF≈ £1207.0
TIDRADIO TD-DP880TIDRADIO TD-DP880≈ £1207.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz400–470 MHz, 450–520 MHz, 350–400 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power10 W5 W
Channels16512
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,200 mAh2,200 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Width151 mm—
Height58 mm—
Depth38 mm—
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayNo displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Radios in the base pack2—
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