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Baofeng EU-5R Mini V2 vs Retevis RT5R

What EU-5R Mini V2 does better (2) and where RT5R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng EU-5R Mini V2
Baofeng · 2026EU-5R Mini V2
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ £40
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Retevis RT5R
Retevis · 2026RT5R
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ £25
4.2Range & power4.2
7.1Battery3.0
6.0Features5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

EU-5R Mini V2RT5R
108 × 5141110 × 5832
EU-5R Mini V2RT5RDifference
Height51 mm58 mm−7 mm
Width108 mm110 mm−2 mm
Depth41 mm32 mm+9 mm
Weight230 g205 g+25 g

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

Why is EU-5R Mini V2 better than RT5R?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · RT5R: No
  2. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+22%

Why is RT5R better than EU-5R Mini V2?

  1. Weight230 g vs 205 g+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT5RRetevis RT5R≈ £254.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 65 - 108 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh1,800 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight230 g205 g
Width108 mm110 mm
Height51 mm58 mm
Depth41 mm32 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels910
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYesYes
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
BluetoothYes—
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