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Baofeng UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition vs PNI P15UV

What UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition does better (3) and where P15UV wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ £25
Higher score
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PNI P15UV
PNI · 2025P15UV
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ £25
3.4Range & power5.4
5.3Battery2.7
2.7Features7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

UV-5R 25th Anniversary EditionP15UV
53 × 943057 × 35270
UV-5R 25th Anniversary EditionP15UVDifference
Height94 mm35 mm+59 mm
Width53 mm57 mm−4 mm
Depth30 mm270 mm−240 mm
Weight201 g242 g−41 g

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

Why is UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition better than P15UV?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · P15UV: No
  2. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+20%
  3. Weight201 g vs 242 g+20%

Why is P15UV better than UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition?

  1. Channels128 vs 9997.8×
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

PNI P15UVPNI P15UV≈ £254.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 400–520 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels128999
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—258
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,500 mAh
Battery voltage—7.5 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight201 g242 g
Width53 mm57 mm
Height94 mm35 mm
Depth30 mm270 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—1
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