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Baofeng UV-17E vs Radtel RT-860

What UV-17E does better (1) and where RT-860 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-17E
Baofeng · 2025UV-17E
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ £35
vs
Radtel RT-860
Radtel · 2025RT-860
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ £35
Higher score
6.1Range & power5.8
5.3Battery6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

UV-17ERT-860
130 × 6034137 × 6036
UV-17ERT-860Difference
Height60 mm60 mm=
Width130 mm137 mm−7 mm
Depth34 mm36 mm−2 mm
Weight130 g255 g−125 g

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

Why is UV-17E better than RT-860?

  1. Weight130 g vs 255 g+96%

Why is RT-860 better than UV-17E?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+11%
  2. Channels128 vs 1,0248×
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng UV-17EBaofeng UV-17E≈ £355.6
Radtel RT-860Radtel RT-860≈ £356.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400 - 520 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels1281,024
Maximum range (claimed)10 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight130 g255 g
Width130 mm137 mm
Height60 mm60 mm
Depth34 mm36 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-CUSB-C
Radios in the base pack1—
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