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Alternatives to Quansheng UV-K5

10 amateur (ham) radios at a similar price that compete with the UV-K5 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the UV-K5

Baofeng UV-5R HTQ
1
Baofeng · 2026UV-5R HTQ
5.3
13% cheaper ≈ £25
  • Weight 130 g vs 234 g
  • Battery capacity 1,800 mAh vs 1,600 mAh
  • Channels 128 vs 200
Retevis RA79
2
Retevis · 2026RA79
4.9
20% cheaper ≈ £25
  • Weight 225 g vs 234 g
  • Battery capacity 1,400 mAh vs 1,600 mAh
TIDRADIO TD-H3
3
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-H3
7.3
20% cheaper ≈ £25
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 1,600 mAh
  • Display Colour display vs Backlit display
Baofeng UV-17E
4
Baofeng · 2025UV-17E
5.6
10% pricier ≈ £35
  • Weight 130 g vs 234 g
  • Battery capacity 1,800 mAh vs 1,600 mAh
  • Channels 128 vs 200
TIDRADIO TD-H3 SE
6
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-H3 SE
6.3
37% cheaper ≈ £19
  • Battery capacity 2,000 mAh vs 1,600 mAh
  • Display Colour display vs Backlit display
TIDRADIO TD-V712 Plus
7
TIDRADIO · 2025TD-V712 Plus
9.2
Same price ≈ £30
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 5 W
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 1,600 mAh
  • Weight 283 g vs 234 g
  • Display Monochrome display vs Backlit display
Radtel RT-730
8
Radtel · 2026RT-730
8.5
43% pricier ≈ £45
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 5 W
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 1,600 mAh
Baofeng UV-5RM Plus
10
Baofeng · 2026UV-5RM Plus
8.7
43% pricier ≈ £45
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 5 W
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 1,600 mAh
  • Weight 278 g vs 234 g
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