RadioRanked verdict
Updated Oct 2026Icom IC-2300H vs Retevis RT95
Our pick
Retevis RT95$125.99
The Retevis RT95 is the stronger choice for most buyers. Both radios offer identical core features—no DMR, APRS, or GPS on either model, and both support CHIRP programming. Owners report the same 4.6/5 satisfaction across comparable review counts. The critical difference is price: the RT95 costs $140 while the IC-2300H's price is unknown. The IC-2300H delivers higher TX power at 65W versus an unknown figure for the RT95, but the RT95 is noticeably lighter at 645g compared to 810g. RadioRanked's overall scores reflect better listed specifications for the money with the RT95 at 57/100 versus the IC-2300H at 43/100.
The single most important differentiator is known pricing. The RT95's $140 tag gives you a concrete value proposition, while the IC-2300H's unknown cost makes meaningful comparison difficult.
Choose the Retevis RT95 if you want a lighter mobile radio at a transparent, budget-friendly price point. Choose the Icom IC-2300H only if its higher power output and final pricing justify the added weight once that figure becomes available.
The RT95 is the recommended buy given current information.
By use case
Which should you buy?
Operator with a busy VHF repeater
Its 65 watt transmitter gives maximum output for a single high-traffic 2-meter repeater.
IC-2300HMobile user needing 70cm repeater access
The RT95 covers both VHF and UHF, which the IC-2300H cannot do.
Retevis RT95Budget-conscious first-time licensee
It costs less and is designed to suit new operators on a tight budget.
Retevis RT95Weight-conscious mobile installer
At 645 grams it is noticeably lighter than the 810 gram IC-2300H.
Retevis RT95
Reasons to choose Icom IC-2300H
- No clear advantages in this comparison
Reasons to choose Retevis RT95
- 165g lighter (645g vs 810g)
- Has color TFT display
- FCC equipment authorization on file
Spec battle
Spec-by-spec breakdown
Made your choice?
Icom IC-2300H
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