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Baofeng UV-5R HTQ vs Baofeng UV-5R Mini

What UV-5R HTQ does better (2) and where UV-5R Mini wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-5R HTQ
Baofeng · 2026UV-5R HTQ
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ £25
vs
Baofeng UV-5R Mini
Baofeng · 2025UV-5R Mini
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ £25
Higher score
3.4Range & power5.4
5.3Battery4.8
5.1Features5.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

UV-5R HTQUV-5R Mini
50 × 11032108 × 5237
UV-5R HTQUV-5R MiniDifference
Height110 mm52 mm+58 mm
Width50 mm108 mm−58 mm
Depth32 mm37 mm−5 mm
Weight130 g200 g−70 g

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

Why is UV-5R HTQ better than UV-5R Mini?

  1. Weight130 g vs 200 g+54%
  2. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+12%

Why is UV-5R Mini better than UV-5R HTQ?

  1. Channels128 vs 9997.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz400 - 480 MHz; 400 - 520 MHz; 350 - 390 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels128999
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,600 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight130 g200 g
Width50 mm108 mm
Height110 mm52 mm
Depth32 mm37 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Bluetooth—Yes
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