Baofeng UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition vs Retevis RA79

What UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition does better (2) and where RA79 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

5.0Score

2 advantages≈ £25

Higher score

Retevis · 2026RA79

4.9Score

2 advantages≈ £25

3.4Range & power5.0

5.3Battery3.1

2.7Features5.6

Dimensions

Size comparison

UV-5R 25th Anniversary EditionRA79

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

Specifications

Only differences	Baofeng UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition≈ £255.0	Retevis RA79≈ £254.9
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; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 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	1,400 mAh
Battery voltage	—	7.4 V
Power source	—	Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging	Yes	Yes
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	201 g	225 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
VOX sensitivity levels	—	10
Channel scan	—	Yes
Dual watch	Yes	Yes
Flashlight	Yes	Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm	—	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, 2,5 und 3,5 mm