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Baofeng BF-C3 vs Baofeng EU-5R Mini V2

What BF-C3 does better (1) and where EU-5R Mini V2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-C3
Baofeng · 2026BF-C3
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ £40
vs
Baofeng EU-5R Mini V2
Baofeng · 2026EU-5R Mini V2
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ £40
Higher score
2.5Range & power4.2
2.6Battery7.1
2.2Features6.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

BF-C3EU-5R Mini V2
110 × 5030108 × 5141
BF-C3EU-5R Mini V2Difference
Height50 mm51 mm−1 mm
Width110 mm108 mm+2 mm
Depth30 mm41 mm−11 mm
Weight200 g230 g−30 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is BF-C3 better than EU-5R Mini V2?

  1. Weight200 g vs 230 g+15%

Why is EU-5R Mini V2 better than BF-C3?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · BF-C3: Yes
  2. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+47%
  3. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-C3Baofeng BF-C3≈ £403.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels16—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh2,200 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight200 g230 g
Width110 mm108 mm
Height50 mm51 mm
Depth30 mm41 mm
ShockproofYes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectorsmicro USB, 2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack—1
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