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Baofeng UV-5R HTQ vs PNI P15UV

What UV-5R HTQ does better (3) and where P15UV wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-5R HTQ
Baofeng · 2026UV-5R HTQ
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ £25
Higher score
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PNI P15UV
PNI · 2025P15UV
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ £25
3.4Range & power5.4
5.3Battery2.7
5.1Features7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

UV-5R HTQP15UV
50 × 1103257 × 35270
UV-5R HTQP15UVDifference
Height110 mm35 mm+75 mm
Width50 mm57 mm−7 mm
Depth32 mm270 mm−238 mm
Weight130 g242 g−112 g

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

Why is UV-5R HTQ better than P15UV?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · P15UV: No
  2. Weight130 g vs 242 g+86%
  3. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+20%

Why is P15UV better than UV-5R HTQ?

  1. Channels128 vs 9997.8×
  2. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155 vs 258+66%
Specifications

Side by side

PNI P15UVPNI P15UV≈ £254.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels128999
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155258
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.5 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight130 g242 g
Width50 mm57 mm
Height110 mm35 mm
Depth32 mm270 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm
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