vs
3.4Range & power3.4
5.3Battery3.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-5R 25th Anniversary EditionUV-9R
| UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition | UV-9R | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 94 mm | 132 mm | −38 mm |
| Width | 53 mm | 66 mm | −13 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 41 mm | −11 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 281 g | −80 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition better than UV-9R?
- Weight201 g vs 281 g+40%
Why is UV-9R better than UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition?
UV-9R has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 136–174 MHz, 400–520 MHz | — |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 128 | 128 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 281 g |
| Width | 53 mm | 66 mm |
| Height | 94 mm | 132 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 41 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP57 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Display | Monochrome display | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
