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Baofeng UV-5R HTQ vs TIDRADIO TD-H3

What UV-5R HTQ does better (0) and where TD-H3 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-5R HTQ
Baofeng · 2026UV-5R HTQ
5.3Score
0 advantages≈ £25
vs
TIDRADIO TD-H3
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-H3
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ £25
Higher score
3.4Range & power4.6
5.3Battery7.8
5.1Features8.2

Why is UV-5R HTQ better than TD-H3?

UV-5R HTQ has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TD-H3 better than UV-5R HTQ?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+39%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
  3. Channels128 vs 199+55%
Specifications

Side by side

TIDRADIO TD-H3TIDRADIO TD-H3≈ £257.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz108–136 MHz, 50–76 MHz, 76–108 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels128199
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,500 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 displayColour display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYesYes
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack1—
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