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Alternatives to Baofeng BF-C3

10 amateur (ham) radios at a similar price that compete with the BF-C3 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the BF-C3

Baofeng EU-5R Mini V2
2
Baofeng · 2026EU-5R Mini V2
6.5
Same price ≈ £40
  • USB-C charging
  • Battery capacity 2,200 mAh vs 1,500 mAh
  • Display Backlit display vs No display
  • Weight 230 g vs 200 g
CRT FP 00
4
CRT · 2026FP 00
4.3
Same price ≈ £40
  • Channels 128 vs 16
  • Battery capacity 1,600 mAh vs 1,500 mAh
  • Display Backlit display vs No display
  • Weight 260 g vs 200 g
Baofeng UV-5R Mini V2
5
Baofeng · 2026UV-5R Mini V2
7.0
Same price ≈ £40
  • USB-C charging
  • Battery capacity 2,200 mAh vs 1,500 mAh
  • Channels 999 vs 16
  • Weight 230 g vs 200 g
Retevis RT86S
6
Retevis · 2026RT86S
6.8
54% pricier ≈ £65
  • Battery capacity 2,600 mAh vs 1,500 mAh
  • USB-C charging
  • Display Backlit display vs No display
  • Weight 290 g vs 200 g
Retevis RT5R
7
Retevis · 2026RT5R
4.4
39% cheaper ≈ £25
  • Battery capacity 1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh
  • Display Backlit display vs No display
  • Weight 205 g vs 200 g
Quansheng UV-K5
8
Quansheng · 2026UV-K5
5.4
27% cheaper ≈ £30
  • USB-C charging
  • Channels 200 vs 16
  • Battery capacity 1,600 mAh vs 1,500 mAh
  • Weight 234 g vs 200 g
Baofeng UV-5RM Plus
9
Baofeng · 2026UV-5RM Plus
8.9
5% pricier ≈ £45
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 5 W
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 1,500 mAh
  • USB-C charging
  • Weight 278 g vs 200 g
Radtel RT-730
10
Radtel · 2026RT-730
8.6
5% pricier ≈ £45
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 5 W
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 1,500 mAh
  • USB-C charging
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