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Retevis RT3S vs TIDRADIO TD-DP880

What RT3S does better (1) and where TD-DP880 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Retevis RT3S
Retevis · 2026RT3S
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ £120
vs
TIDRADIO TD-DP880
TIDRADIO · 2025TD-DP880
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
6.0Range & power5.6
5.0Battery6.7

Why is RT3S better than TD-DP880?

  1. Channels3,000 vs 5125.9×

Why is TD-DP880 better than RT3S?

  1. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+10%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT3SRetevis RT3S≈ £1205.4
TIDRADIO TD-DP880TIDRADIO TD-DP880≈ £1207.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges450 - 460 MHz; 150 - 160 MHz400–470 MHz, 450–520 MHz, 350–400 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels3,000512
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,200 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight258 g—
Width131 mm—
Height61 mm—
Depth36 mm—
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels10—
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Radios in the base pack1—
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