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Baofeng BF-E50 vs Retevis Ailunce HA1UV

What BF-E50 does better (2) and where Ailunce HA1UV wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-E50
Baofeng · 2026BF-E50
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ £60
vs
Retevis Ailunce HA1UV
Retevis · 2026Ailunce HA1UV
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ £50
Higher score
5.6Range & power5.2
7.5Battery8.8

Why is BF-E50 better than Ailunce HA1UV?

  1. Transmit power8 W vs 5 W+60%
  2. Battery capacity3,800 mAh vs 2,800 mAh+36%

Why is Ailunce HA1UV better than BF-E50?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · BF-E50: Yes
  2. Channels16 vs 25616×
  3. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-E50Baofeng BF-E50≈ £607.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges—430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz
Transmit power8 W5 W
Channels16256
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—162
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,800 mAh2,800 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Width—127 mm
Height—57 mm
Depth—38 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—15
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C
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