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Baofeng C3 Pro vs Baofeng UV-5R HTQ

What C3 Pro does better (0) and where UV-5R HTQ wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng C3 Pro
Baofeng · 2026C3 Pro
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ £18
vs
Baofeng UV-5R HTQ
Baofeng · 2026UV-5R HTQ
5.3Score
5 advantages≈ £25
Higher score
2.3Range & power3.4
4.6Battery5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

C3 ProUV-5R HTQ
125 × 603050 × 11032
C3 ProUV-5R HTQDifference
Height60 mm110 mm−50 mm
Width125 mm50 mm+75 mm
Depth30 mm32 mm−2 mm
Weight175 g130 g+45 g

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

Why is C3 Pro better than UV-5R HTQ?

C3 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is UV-5R HTQ better than C3 Pro?

  1. Transmit power2 W vs 5 W2.5×
  2. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+20%
  3. Channels16 vs 1288×
  4. Weight175 g vs 130 g+35%
  5. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng C3 ProBaofeng C3 Pro≈ £183.8
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 power2 W5 W
Channels16128
Maximum range (claimed)6 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,800 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight175 g130 g
Width125 mm50 mm
Height60 mm110 mm
Depth30 mm32 mm
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
FlashlightYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—1
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