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Baofeng UV-17R vs Baofeng V1D

What UV-17R does better (2) and where V1D wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-17R
Baofeng · 2024UV-17R
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ £20
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Baofeng V1D
Baofeng · 2025V1D
0 advantages≈ £10
3.8Battery2.4

Why is UV-17R better than V1D?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+20%
  2. Channels999 vs 1662.4×

Why is V1D better than UV-17R?

V1D has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng UV-17RBaofeng UV-17R≈ £205.5
Baofeng V1DBaofeng V1D≈ £10
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFUHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges78–108 MHz, 144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 161.650–163.275 MHz400–480 MHz
Transmit power5 W—
Channels99916
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,500 mAh
Design & durability
Weight—180 g
Width—62 mm
Height—124 mm
Depth—38 mm
DisplayColour display—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Weather channels / alertsYes—
FM radioYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYes—
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