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Baofeng UV-5R HTQ vs Retevis MateTalk C66B

What UV-5R HTQ does better (2) and where MateTalk C66B wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-5R HTQ
Baofeng · 2026UV-5R HTQ
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ £25
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Retevis MateTalk C66B
Retevis · 2026MateTalk C66B
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ £45
3.4Range & power2.6
5.3Battery4.9
5.1Features7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

UV-5R HTQMateTalk C66B
50 × 11032138 × 5838
UV-5R HTQMateTalk C66BDifference
Height110 mm58 mm+52 mm
Width50 mm138 mm−88 mm
Depth32 mm38 mm−6 mm

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

Why is UV-5R HTQ better than MateTalk C66B?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+20%
  2. Channels128 vs 168×

Why is MateTalk C66B better than UV-5R HTQ?

  1. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155 vs 260+68%
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 MHz440 - 470 MHz; 146 - 174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels12816
Maximum range (claimed)—3 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—71 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight130 g—
Width50 mm138 mm
Height110 mm58 mm
Depth32 mm38 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Colours—Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radioYes—
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
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