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Baofeng C3 Pro vs Retevis RT5R

What C3 Pro does better (2) and where RT5R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng C3 Pro
Baofeng · 2026C3 Pro
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ £18
vs
Retevis RT5R
Retevis · 2026RT5R
4.4Score
3 advantages≈ £25
Higher score
2.3Range & power4.2
4.6Battery3.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

C3 ProRT5R
125 × 6030110 × 5832
C3 ProRT5RDifference
Height60 mm58 mm+2 mm
Width125 mm110 mm+15 mm
Depth30 mm32 mm−2 mm
Weight175 g205 g−30 g

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

Why is C3 Pro better than RT5R?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · RT5R: No
  2. Weight175 g vs 205 g+17%

Why is RT5R better than C3 Pro?

  1. Transmit power2 W vs 5 W2.5×
  2. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+20%
  3. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng C3 ProBaofeng C3 Pro≈ £183.8
Retevis RT5RRetevis RT5R≈ £254.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 65 - 108 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power2 W5 W
Channels16—
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 chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight175 g205 g
Width125 mm110 mm
Height60 mm58 mm
Depth30 mm32 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm
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