vs
4.5Range & power5.4
2.9Battery4.8
4.9Features5.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
BF-T17UV-5R Mini
| BF-T17 | UV-5R Mini | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 55 mm | 52 mm | +3 mm |
| Width | 108 mm | 108 mm | = |
| Depth | 21 mm | 37 mm | −16 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 200 g | −40 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BF-T17 better than UV-5R Mini?
- Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+12%
- Weight160 g vs 200 g+25%
Why is UV-5R Mini better than BF-T17?
- Transmit power2 W vs 5 W2.5×
- USB-C chargingNo · BF-T17: Yes
- Channels99 vs 99910.1×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur UHF | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 470 MHz | 400 - 480 MHz; 400 - 520 MHz; 350 - 390 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz |
| Transmit power | 2 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 99 | 999 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 1,600 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 160 g | 200 g |
| Width | 108 mm | 108 mm |
| Height | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm | 37 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 9 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | micro USB, 2,5 und 3,5 mm | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | — |
