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Baofeng UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition vs TIDRADIO TD-H3

What UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition does better (0) and where TD-H3 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ £25
vs
TIDRADIO TD-H3
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-H3
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ £25
Higher score
3.4Range & power4.6
5.3Battery7.8
2.7Features8.2

Why is UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition better than TD-H3?

UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TD-H3 better than UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+39%
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs Colour display
  3. Channels128 vs 199+55%
Specifications

Side by side

TIDRADIO TD-H3TIDRADIO TD-H3≈ £257.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 400–520 MHz108–136 MHz, 50–76 MHz, 76–108 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels128199
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,500 mAh
USB-C chargingYesYes
Design & durability
Weight201 g—
Width53 mm—
Height94 mm—
Depth30 mm—
DisplayMonochrome displayColour display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYesYes
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth—Yes
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