Baofeng UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition vs Quansheng UV-K5

What UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition does better (2) and where UV-K5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

5.0Score

2 advantages≈ £25

Quansheng · 2026UV-K5

5.2Score

2 advantages≈ £30

Higher score

3.4Range & power5.0

5.3Battery4.8

2.7Features6.0

Dimensions

Size comparison

UV-5R 25th Anniversary EditionUV-K5

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

Specifications

Only differences	Baofeng UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition≈ £255.0	Quansheng UV-K5≈ £305.2
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	200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	Yes	Yes
Squelch	—	adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity	1,800 mAh	1,600 mAh
Battery voltage	—	7.2 V
Power source	—	Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging	Yes	Yes
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	201 g	234 g
Width	53 mm	115 mm
Height	94 mm	60 mm
Depth	30 mm	38 mm
Display	Monochrome display	Backlit display
Colours	—	Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)	Yes	Yes
Channel scan	—	Yes
Dual watch	Yes	Yes
Flashlight	Yes	—
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Key lock	—	Yes
Roger beep	—	Yes
Monitor button	Yes	—
Voice encryption / scrambler	—	Yes
PC programmable	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	—	Yes
Connectors	—	USB-C