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Alternatives to Baofeng UV-5R Mini

10 amateur (ham) radios at a similar price that compete with the UV-5R Mini — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the UV-5R Mini

TIDRADIO TD-H3 SE
1
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-H3 SE
6.3
17% cheaper ≈ £19
  • Battery capacity 2,000 mAh vs 1,600 mAh
  • Display Colour display vs Backlit display
Radtel RT-860
2
Radtel · 2025RT-860
6.8
61% pricier ≈ £35
  • Battery capacity 2,000 mAh vs 1,600 mAh
  • Channels 1,024 vs 999
  • Weight 255 g vs 200 g
Baofeng UV-7B
3
Baofeng · 2025UV-7B
6.6
30% pricier ≈ £30
  • Display Colour display vs Backlit display
  • Weight 261 g vs 200 g
TIDRADIO TD-H3
5
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-H3
7.3
4% pricier ≈ £25
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 1,600 mAh
  • Display Colour display vs Backlit display
  • Channels 199 vs 999
Retevis RA79
6
Retevis · 2026RA79
4.9
4% pricier ≈ £25
  • Battery capacity 1,400 mAh vs 1,600 mAh
  • Channels 200 vs 999
Baofeng UV-17R
7
Baofeng · 2024UV-17R
5.5
13% cheaper ≈ £20
  • Battery capacity 1,800 mAh vs 1,600 mAh
  • Display Colour display vs Backlit display
Baofeng UV-5R HTQ
8
Baofeng · 2026UV-5R HTQ
5.3
13% pricier ≈ £25
  • Weight 130 g vs 200 g
  • Battery capacity 1,800 mAh vs 1,600 mAh
  • Channels 128 vs 999
Baofeng UV-17E
10
Baofeng · 2025UV-17E
5.6
43% pricier ≈ £35
  • Weight 130 g vs 200 g
  • Battery capacity 1,800 mAh vs 1,600 mAh
  • Channels 128 vs 999
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