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Retevis RT95 vs Yaesu FT-65E

What RT95 does better (1) and where FT-65E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Retevis RT95
Retevis · 2025RT95
1 advantage≈ £110
vs
Yaesu FT-65E
Yaesu · 2025FT-65E
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ £95
Higher score
8.8Range & power4.2

Why is RT95 better than FT-65E?

  1. Transmit power25 W vs 5 W5×

Why is FT-65E better than RT95?

  1. Weight640 g vs 260 g2.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT95Retevis RT95≈ £110
Yaesu FT-65EYaesu FT-65E≈ £954.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power25 W5 W
Channels200—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,965 mAh
Battery voltage13.8 V7.4 V
Power sourceCar socketRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight640 g260 g
Width—52 mm
Height—104 mm
Depth—31 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
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