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Baofeng UV-17E vs TIDRADIO TD-H3

What UV-17E does better (0) and where TD-H3 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-17E
Baofeng · 2025UV-17E
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ £35
vs
TIDRADIO TD-H3
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-H3
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ £25
Higher score
6.1Range & power4.6
5.3Battery7.8
4.6Features8.2

Why is UV-17E better than TD-H3?

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

Why is TD-H3 better than UV-17E?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+39%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
  3. Channels128 vs 199+55%
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng UV-17EBaofeng UV-17E≈ £355.6
TIDRADIO TD-H3TIDRADIO TD-H3≈ £257.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400 - 520 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz108–136 MHz, 50–76 MHz, 76–108 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels128199
Maximum range (claimed)10 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight130 g—
Width130 mm—
Height60 mm—
Depth34 mm—
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C—
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack1—
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