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Baofeng UV-17E vs Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver

What UV-17E does better (2) and where G90 HF Transceiver wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-17E
Baofeng · 2025UV-17E
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ £35
Higher score
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Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver
Xiegu · 2026G90 HF Transceiver
1 advantage
Dimensions

Size comparison

UV-17EG90 HF Transceiver
130 × 6034120 × 45210
UV-17EG90 HF TransceiverDifference
Height60 mm45 mm+15 mm
Width130 mm120 mm+10 mm
Depth34 mm210 mm−176 mm
Weight130 g1,630 g−1,500 g

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

Why is UV-17E better than G90 HF Transceiver?

  1. Weight130 g vs 1,630 g12.5×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · G90 HF Transceiver: No

Why is G90 HF Transceiver better than UV-17E?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 20 W4×
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng UV-17EBaofeng UV-17E≈ £355.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges400 - 520 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz0.5 - 30 MHz
Transmit power5 W20 W
Channels128—
Maximum range (claimed)10 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V13.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight130 g1,630 g
Width130 mm120 mm
Height60 mm45 mm
Depth34 mm210 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 lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack1—
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