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Baofeng BF-T17 vs Radtel RT13 Super Mini

What BF-T17 does better (2) and where RT13 Super Mini wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-T17
Baofeng · 2025BF-T17
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ £20
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Radtel RT13 Super Mini
Radtel · 2025RT13 Super Mini
1 advantage≈ £17
2.9Battery3.1

Why is BF-T17 better than RT13 Super Mini?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 800 mAh2.2×
  2. Transmit power2 W vs 1 W2×

Why is RT13 Super Mini better than BF-T17?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · BF-T17: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-T17Baofeng BF-T17≈ £204.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFUHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz400–470 MHz
Transmit power2 W1 W
Channels99—
Maximum range (claimed)10 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh800 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight160 g—
Width108 mm—
Height55 mm—
Depth21 mm—
DisplayBacklit display—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
FlashlightYes—
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectorsmicro USB, 2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Radios in the base pack2—
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