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Baofeng UV-5R HTQ vs Radtel RT-590 Plus

What UV-5R HTQ does better (1) and where RT-590 Plus wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-5R HTQ
Baofeng · 2026UV-5R HTQ
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ £25
vs
Radtel RT-590 Plus
Radtel · 2024RT-590 Plus
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ £25
Higher score
5.3Battery5.3
5.1Features4.1

Why is UV-5R HTQ better than RT-590 Plus?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is RT-590 Plus better than UV-5R HTQ?

  1. Channels128 vs 200+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz76–600 MHz, 50–76 MHz, 76–108 MHz, 136–173.975 MHz
Transmit power5 W—
Channels128200
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,800 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight130 g—
Width50 mm—
Height110 mm—
Depth32 mm—
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Radios in the base pack1—
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