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Baofeng Mirkit MK3 vs Baofeng UV-5R Plus

What Mirkit MK3 does better (1) and where UV-5R Plus wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng Mirkit MK3
Baofeng · 2025Mirkit MK3
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ £45
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Baofeng UV-5R Plus
Baofeng · 2025UV-5R Plus
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ £40
6.1Range & power3.4
3.0Battery3.9
7.3Features7.3

Why is Mirkit MK3 better than UV-5R Plus?

  1. Weight140 g vs 250 g+79%

Why is UV-5R Plus better than Mirkit MK3?

UV-5R Plus has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels128128
Maximum range (claimed)10 km—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,800 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight140 g250 g
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Radios in the base pack—1
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