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Baofeng UV-5R Mini V2 vs Retevis A3

What UV-5R Mini V2 does better (0) and where A3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-5R Mini V2
Baofeng · 2026UV-5R Mini V2
7.0Score
0 advantages≈ £40
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Retevis A3
Retevis · 2026A3
1 advantage≈ £55
7.1Battery8.5

Why is UV-5R Mini V2 better than A3?

UV-5R Mini V2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is A3 better than UV-5R Mini V2?

  1. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis A3Retevis A3≈ £55
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz; 400 - 520 MHz; 350 - 390 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz0.5 - 1160 MHz
Transmit power5 W—
Channels999999
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—119 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight230 g—
Width108 mm—
Height52 mm—
Depth37 mm—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursGreenGreen
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radioYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack1—
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