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Baofeng Mirkit MK3 vs Baofeng UV-17E

What Mirkit MK3 does better (0) and where UV-17E wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng Mirkit MK3
Baofeng · 2025Mirkit MK3
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ £45
vs
Baofeng UV-17E
Baofeng · 2025UV-17E
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ £35
Higher score
6.1Range & power6.1
3.0Battery5.4
7.3Features4.5

Why is Mirkit MK3 better than UV-17E?

Mirkit MK3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is UV-17E better than Mirkit MK3?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Mirkit MK3: Yes
  2. Weight140 g vs 130 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng UV-17EBaofeng UV-17E≈ £355.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz400 - 520 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels128128
Maximum range (claimed)10 km10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—104
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,800 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight140 g130 g
Width—130 mm
Height—60 mm
Depth—34 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack—1
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