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Baofeng UV-5R HTQ vs Quansheng UV-K5

What UV-5R HTQ does better (2) and where UV-K5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-5R HTQ
Baofeng · 2026UV-5R HTQ
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ £25
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Quansheng UV-K5
Quansheng · 2026UV-K5
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ £30
3.4Range & power5.0
5.3Battery4.8
5.1Features6.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

UV-5R HTQUV-K5
50 × 11032115 × 6038
UV-5R HTQUV-K5Difference
Height110 mm60 mm+50 mm
Width50 mm115 mm−65 mm
Depth32 mm38 mm−6 mm
Weight130 g234 g−104 g

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

Why is UV-5R HTQ better than UV-K5?

  1. Weight130 g vs 234 g+80%
  2. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+12%

Why is UV-K5 better than UV-5R HTQ?

  1. Channels128 vs 200+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Quansheng UV-K5Quansheng UV-K5≈ £305.2
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
Channels128200
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,600 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.2 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight130 g234 g
Width50 mm115 mm
Height110 mm60 mm
Depth32 mm38 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C
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