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Baofeng GT-5 vs Baofeng UV-5RA

What GT-5 does better (2) and where UV-5RA wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng GT-5
Baofeng · 2023GT-5
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ £25
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Baofeng UV-5RA
Baofeng · 2023UV-5RA
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ £20
4.2Range & power3.4
9.3Battery3.8

Why is GT-5 better than UV-5RA?

  1. Battery capacity2,800 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+56%
  2. Weight238 g vs 250 g+5%

Why is UV-5RA better than GT-5?

UV-5RA has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng GT-5Baofeng GT-5≈ £258.1
Baofeng UV-5RABaofeng UV-5RA≈ £204.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels—128
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh1,800 mAh
Design & durability
Weight238 g250 g
DisplayMonochrome displayMonochrome display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
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