Baofeng UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition vs Retevis RT5R

What UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition does better (1) and where RT5R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

5.1Score

1 advantage≈ £25

Higher score

Retevis · 2026RT5R

4.4Score

1 advantage≈ £25

3.4Range & power4.2

5.4Battery3.0

2.7Features5.0

Dimensions

Size comparison

UV-5R 25th Anniversary EditionRT5R

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

Specifications

Only differences	Baofeng UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition≈ £255.1	Retevis RT5R≈ £254.4
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; 65 - 108 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power	5 W	5 W
Channels	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	No
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	201 g	205 g
Width	53 mm	110 mm
Height	94 mm	58 mm
Depth	30 mm	32 mm
Protection rating	—	IP54
Water protection (IPx)	—	IPx4
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	Yes
PC programmable	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	—	Yes
Connectors	—	2,5 und 3,5 mm