Baofeng UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition vs Baofeng UV-5R HTQ

What UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition does better (0) and where UV-5R HTQ wins (2) — every spec side by side.

5.0Score

0 advantages≈ £25

Baofeng · 2026UV-5R HTQ

5.3Score

2 advantages≈ £25

Higher score

3.4Range & power3.4

5.3Battery5.3

2.7Features5.1

Dimensions

Size comparison

UV-5R 25th Anniversary EditionUV-5R HTQ

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

UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Baofeng UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition≈ £255.0	Baofeng UV-5R HTQ≈ £255.3
Radio & range
Radio standards	VHF, UHF	Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF
Licence	Amateur licence	Amateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)	Yes	Yes
Frequency ranges	136–174 MHz, 400–520 MHz	430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power	5 W	5 W
Channels	128	128
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)	—	155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	Yes	Yes
Squelch	—	adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity	1,800 mAh	1,800 mAh
Battery voltage	—	7.4 V
Power source	—	Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging	Yes	Yes
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	201 g	130 g
Width	53 mm	50 mm
Height	94 mm	110 mm
Depth	30 mm	32 mm
Display	Monochrome display	Backlit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)	Yes	Yes
Channel scan	—	Yes
Dual watch	Yes	Yes
Flashlight	Yes	Yes
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Key lock	—	Yes
Monitor button	Yes	—
PC programmable	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	—	Yes
Connectors	—	USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack	—	1