Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-5R EXGA-5E
| UV-5R EX | GA-5E | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 120 mm | 270 mm | −150 mm |
| Width | 60 mm | 55 mm | +5 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 35 mm | −5 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 212 g | −2 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-5R EX better than GA-5E?
- Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+20%
Why is GA-5E better than UV-5R EX?
GA-5E has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz | 430–440 MHz, 65–108 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 210 g | 212 g |
| Width | 60 mm | 55 mm |
| Height | 120 mm | 270 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 35 mm |
| Display | — | Monochrome display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
