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Retevis RT22 Two Way Radio Rechargeable Walkie Talkies 16 CH VOX FRS Radio Small with Emergency Alarm Chanel Lock 4 Pack
Last Updated: November 12, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
129
Old Reviews
13
Unverified
15
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FM RADIO
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 101 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
22quality, clear, range, sound quality, battery life
+100%
" ... It is sleek it charges fast the sound is clear. ... "
" ... Sound quality is good and customer service is great. ... "
" ... Sound is clear. ... "
" ... The sound quality is excellent and the battery life is amazing. ... "
" ... Rxcellent range and sound quality. ... "
" ... very clear sound, not too far range, but u can set it private . ... "
" ... (nobody can tune to the wrong frequency) And the sound quality vs. the Motorolas, even the new ones, is amazing! ... to get this much better sound quality, we wouldn't complain if we had to replace them every year or two! ... "
" ... The sound quality is great and battery life is too! ... "
Battery Life
21battery life, charge, sound quality, batteries, long lasting
+95%
-5%
" ... Recharge quickly- great range! ... "
" ... Just charged them and used them. ... "
" ... I especially like that they were easy to recharge. ... "
" ... I HAVE USED IT FOR 3 DAYS NOW AND THE BATTERY IS STILL GOING . ... "
" ... Super easy, 9 installed batteries and let charge for over a day and ready to use. ... "
" ... The range and battery life on these walkie talkies is great! ... "
" ... Very compact & the batteries lasted all day! ... "
" ... Battery: Lasted an entire day of intermittent use ... "
For Kids
13love, easy, kids to use, around, year
+100%
" ... We have been using them when the kids go down the neighborhood. ... "
" ... I love that my kids love the mix life easier ,they were great ! ... "
" ... Bought these for my kids this Christmas, they absolutely love them. ... "
" ... easy for kids to use. ... "
" ... Crystal clear and easy for my kids to use! ... "
" ... Bought these for our Grandson on his 9th Birthday. ... He loves them and uses them constantly. ... "
" ... Bought this for a Christmas gift for my 6 and 8 year old sons. ... I would recommend this for a family looking for fun and safety for their children. ... "
" ... Kids Usage: Very easy for kids to use- my 12, 10, 6 year old used it throughout the ship with no issues - I love that it didn't have a million buttons or ways for them to easily change settings or channel. ... We also used in Haiti and my kids were in a mountain ziplining while I was on the beach watching and I heard them perfectly! ... I seriously loved the portability and how easy it was for kids to use. ... "
Size
13size, radios, compact, pocket, lightweight
+100%
" ... Easy to hold, carry and use. ... "
" ... We like the small size and belt clip. ... "
" ... These RT22 Retevis radios are smaller, better, simpler and incredibly inexpensive and high quality. ... "
" ... The radios are small but durable. ... "
" ... It sounds unbelievably good for it's size. ... The price to pay for compact radios. ... "
" ... These were really lightweight. ... As advertised, these radios are slim and small, sits very compact on your hip if concealment is what you’re looking for. ... "
" ... There's not much to these little radios but the size is excellent just slip one into your back pocket and go . ... "
" ... Nice thin product to fit in your pocket ... "
Charging
12charging, base, charged, charger, recharge
+100%
" ... Recharge quickly- great range! ... "
" ... Just charged them and used them. ... "
" ... These were simple to charge and use! ... "
" ... We also liked that they used standard AA batteries, so we didn't have to worry about remembering to keep them charged. ... Their charge rate seems to be similar to a cell phone. ... "
" ... I also especially like that the radios use a Lithium-Ion battery and can be charged with a standard micro-USB adapter. ... "
" ... It is sleek it charges fast the sound is clear. ... "
" ... Super easy, 9 installed batteries and let charge for over a day and ready to use. ... "
" ... The reception is fantastic and because they charge with a USB I can add them to our electronics charging station easily. ... "
Ease of Use
11easy, walkie, lightweight, kids to use, gmrs
+100%
" ... These were easy to program on my computer. ... "
" ... They are also very easy to use because you can't adjust anything other than channel and volume using the radio itself and you can also lock it so even the channel can't be changed. ... CHIRP is good freeware, but it isn't a commercial product, so the website isn't as polished or easy to use as a commercial site. ... "
" ... I needed lightweight and easy to use 2-way radios that would not require GMRS licence to use. ... "
" ... easy for kids to use. ... "
" ... - very easy to use ... "
" ... I seriously loved the portability and how easy it was for kids to use. ... "
" ... Easy to hold, carry and use. ... "
" ... Easy to Operate and Many channels ... "
Capacity
10house, live, floor, sure, ship
+80%
-20%
" ... Our building is very large and the radios work perfectly. ... "
" ... We're just under 200K sq ft of Class A Office Space, these fit the bill. ... "
" ... I dont know the actual range but works for sure 4mile distance for sure. ... "
" ... We use them around the house for play and when they are outside. ... "
" ... bought for my 3 grandkids age 10,8,6 and we leave one in the house. ... We live on 120 acres and no problems with range. ... "
" ... We use them for communication at RV parks. ... "
" ... Got it to communicate with my 94 year old mother, I live on the 5th floor and she lives on the third floor and we get great reception. ... "
Network
10sight, reception, distance, clear, clarity
+100%
" ... I dont know the actual range but works for sure 4mile distance for sure. ... "
" ... I didn't realize how much of a plus this was after seeing others carry larger ones with the large antennas. ... Range: This was KEY for me, I was so worried about range. ... "
" ... So far there have not been any issues at all, crystal clear reception! ... "
" ... We live on 120 acres and no problems with range. ... "
" ... Range and clarity is superb according to my needs. ... "
" ... Range is good but not great ... "
" ... Maximum required range is no more than about 3/4 mile, generally unobstructed line-of-sight. ... "
" ... The design with integrated antenna make the product slick and compact. ... "
For Travel
8used, use, family, bought, trip
+100%
" ... Cruise Ship: Royal Caribbean Harmony of Seas (2nd largest ship in world) ... We also used in Haiti and my kids were in a mountain ziplining while I was on the beach watching and I heard them perfectly! ... "
" ... Hi, I bought these to use on my cruise. ... "
" ... PERFECT for cruise. ... It was such a helpful thing to have on our vacation. ... "
" ... Loved these for our cruise, but would have liked a loud vibrate or buzz to better know when one is callin you without having to use ear piece. ... "
" ... Great for when need to keep the family in communication skiing or other! ... "
" ... My family used these walkie talkies on our cruise & they worked great! ... "
" ... We used them for a trip to Yogi Bear Park. ... "
" ... We bought them for camping and tried them out with our three oldest grandkids. ... "
Price
8money, worth, definitely, think, satisfied
+100%
" ... All for a few bucks. ... "
" ... Not perfect, but great for the money. ... "
" ... But for the price, we are very satisfied. ... "
" ... These are great walkie talkies fir the price. ... "
" ... Other than that a wonderful product at an inexpensive price, ... "
" ... But, honestly, for the price . ... "
FM
7radio, programmed, frs, frequencies, pre
+100%
" ... Great radio oder 3 different sets. ... "
" ... these little radios came programmed and seemed to have a very good range 1 mile open area so far very pleased ... "
" ... I would recommend these radios. ... "
" ... The radio has no display or programming keypad (which helps keep the costs down and makes the radios simple), however they are fully programmable from a computer. ... All the radios did come pre-programmed for FRS frequencies, so they were immediately usable out of the box. ... "
" ... I have other brands of inexpensive Chinese radios and I bought 2 pair of this radio. ... I'm more then happy with this radio. ... "
" ... FYI Mine came programmed with correct USA FRS radio frequencies. ... "
Build Quality
7small, enough, durable, clip, belt
+100%
" ... We like the small size and belt clip. ... "
" ... The radios are small but durable. ... "
" ... Seem to be pretty sturdy built. ... "
" ... One was dropped from 20 fit and didn't break. ... "
" ... We use them here at our job and the range is very good especially being surrounded by metal buildings. ... "
" ... This product has a sleek and durable design! ... "
" ... appears sturdy enough. ... Belt clip is very simple and functional but I’d fear breaking if yanked off hard enough. ... "
Product Reliability
5working, weeks, stopped, worked, really
+100%
" ... We use them in a rough environment, so they last less than a year. ... "
" ... I have had no problems with the radios and am looking to buy at least 6 more in about two weeks. ... "
" ... That really worked just fine. ... "
" ... We use them for about 8-10 hours at a time. ... We're hoping they will last a few years. ... "
" ... We bought the radios about 2 months ago. ... "
Call quality
5talk, per, maybe, hour, calls
+80%
-20%
" ... Marvelous voice quality. ... "
" ... They are great value, the only problem is you have to find the right channel and headset to be able to hear all of them. ... "
" ... All 4 radios talk to each other fine. ... "
" ... They go about 1/2 mile down the street and we can talk clearly. ... "
Fit
4pocket, clip, belt, small, size
+100%
" ... Nice thin product to fit in your pocket ... "
" ... The easily fit in pocket to take anywhere. ... "
" ... We like the small size and belt clip. ... "
" ... One was dropped from 20 fit and didn't break. ... "
For Fun
3love, kids
+100%
" ... I would recommend this for a family looking for fun and safety for their children. ... "
" ... The kids love to play with it and with the 4-unit set it is lots of fun! ... "
Controls
3radio, button, also, volume, simple
+100%
" ... Impressive range, great sound, easy to hit the right button, hard to hit the wrong button. ... "
" ... I like the fact there are no buttons on the front like some talkies. ... "
" ... They are also very easy to use because you can't adjust anything other than channel and volume using the radio itself and you can also lock it so even the channel can't be changed. ... The radio has no display or programming keypad (which helps keep the costs down and makes the radios simple), however they are fully programmable from a computer. ... "
Marketplace
3also
+67%
-33%
" ... REMEMBER - I was on the 2nd largest ship in the WORLD! ... "
" ... Thank you so much. ... "
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Connectivity
FM Radio: Yes
USB: Yes