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Baofeng UV-5R HTQ vs TIDRADIO TD-H3 SE

What UV-5R HTQ does better (0) and where TD-H3 SE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-5R HTQ
Baofeng · 2026UV-5R HTQ
5.3Score
0 advantages≈ £25
vs
TIDRADIO TD-H3 SE
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-H3 SE
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ £19
Higher score
3.4Range & power4.2
5.3Battery6.3
5.1Features9.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

UV-5R HTQTD-H3 SE
50 × 1103253 × 11232
UV-5R HTQTD-H3 SEDifference
Height110 mm112 mm−2 mm
Width50 mm53 mm−3 mm
Depth32 mm32 mm=

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

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

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

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

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+11%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
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 MHz87–108 MHz, 136–173.975 MHz, 350–399.975 MHz, 400–469.975 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels128—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight130 g—
Width50 mm53 mm
Height110 mm112 mm
Depth32 mm32 mm
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYesYes
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—
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack1—
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