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Baofeng UV-17R vs PNI P15UV

What UV-17R does better (2) and where P15UV wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-17R
Baofeng · 2024UV-17R
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ £20
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PNI P15UV
PNI · 2025P15UV
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ £25
5.4Range & power5.4
3.8Battery2.7
8.2Features7.5

Why is UV-17R better than P15UV?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+20%
  2. DisplayColour display vs Backlit display

Why is P15UV better than UV-17R?

P15UV has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng UV-17RBaofeng UV-17R≈ £205.5
PNI P15UVPNI P15UV≈ £254.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges78–108 MHz, 144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 161.650–163.275 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels999999
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—258
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,500 mAh
Battery voltage—7.5 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—242 g
Width—57 mm
Height—35 mm
Depth—270 mm
DisplayColour displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Weather channels / alertsYes—
FM radioYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—1
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