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Baofeng UV-17E vs Radtel RT-920

What UV-17E does better (0) and where RT-920 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-17E
Baofeng · 2025UV-17E
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ £35
Higher score
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Radtel RT-920
Radtel · 2025RT-920
2 advantages≈ £50
5.3Battery7.0

Why is UV-17E better than RT-920?

UV-17E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RT-920 better than UV-17E?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
  2. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+22%
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng UV-17EBaofeng UV-17E≈ £355.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges400 - 520 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz—
Transmit power5 W10 W
Channels128—
Maximum range (claimed)10 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,200 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight130 g—
Width130 mm—
Height60 mm—
Depth34 mm—
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-CUSB-C
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack1—
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