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Baofeng EU-5R Mini V2 vs Retevis A3

What EU-5R Mini V2 does better (0) and where A3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng EU-5R Mini V2
Baofeng · 2026EU-5R Mini V2
6.5Score
0 advantages≈ £40
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Retevis A3
Retevis · 2026A3
1 advantage≈ £55
7.1Battery8.5

Why is EU-5R Mini V2 better than A3?

EU-5R Mini V2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is A3 better than EU-5R Mini V2?

  1. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis A3Retevis A3≈ £55
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz0.5 - 1160 MHz
Transmit power5 W—
Channels—999
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—119 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight230 g—
Width108 mm—
Height51 mm—
Depth41 mm—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackGreen
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radioYes—
Key lockYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack1—
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