Abbree AR-730 vs Retevis A1 - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Abbree AR-730 and Retevis A1? Below you'll find a side-by-side comparison of key features, specifications, and performance to help you decide which handheld radio best fits your needs. Click the link below for a full review and detailed test results.
| Feature | Abbree AR-730 | Retevis A1 |
|---|---|---|
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| Radio Name | Abbree AR-730 | Retevis A1 |
| Bands | 2m, 1.25m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 6/5.1 | 2/3.7 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | mAh | 2200 mAh |
| Tested mAh | 1030 mAh | 2270 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | M-SMA | M-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 305 mm | 304 mm |
| Width | 56 mm | 60 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 48 mm | 53 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 283 g |
| Color Screen | Yes | No |
| GPS | No | Yes |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Price | $39 | $50 |
| Purchase Link | - | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | No |
| Value Score | C | C |
| Performance Score | D | C |
| Conclusions | So would I recommend this Abbree AR-730? No. Although the radio did far better than I expected, considering the dismal crash and burn of their AR-518, it still has a very low value for dollar in my opinion. For the same price you could get a Tidradio TH-H3, which is in every way a far superior radio and comes with a clone of a Nagoya 771 antenna and a 2500mAh battery. The only advantage this radio has, is it comes in colors. | The Retevis A1 is an excellent balance of features for the price. With a few tweaks, I could see this easily being a leader in its price range. My biggest complaint is the screw holding the cover on the side, and honestly, I can take a rotary tool to that (after removing it from the radio of course) and make the edges much more rounded to save my thumb. I guess the bottom line is, would I recommend this radio? If you are looking for a good quality, durable, dual-band radio with some nice features, then yes, I believe I would. I have always liked the Baofeng UV-9R Plus as a budget dual-band waterproof radio, and I think this Retevis A1 takes that and substantially improves on it. If you really need to save that $10 difference, stick with the Baofeng UV-9R Plus, but if you can swing it, you will really enjoy the Retevis A1. |