Why is UV-5R EX better than R2?
- Transmit power5 W vs 2 W2.5×
- Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+50%
Why is R2 better than UV-5R EX?
R2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz | 400–470 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 2 W |
| Channels | — | 16 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 1,200 mAh |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 210 g | — |
| Width | 60 mm | — |
| Height | 120 mm | — |
| Depth | 30 mm | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
