vs
5.4Range & power4.2
4.8Battery4.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-5R MiniGA-5E
| UV-5R Mini | GA-5E | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 52 mm | 270 mm | −218 mm |
| Width | 108 mm | 55 mm | +53 mm |
| Depth | 37 mm | 35 mm | +2 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 212 g | −12 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-5R Mini better than GA-5E?
- Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+7%
- DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
- Weight200 g vs 212 g+6%
Why is GA-5E better than UV-5R Mini?
GA-5E has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 480 MHz; 400 - 520 MHz; 350 - 390 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz | 430–440 MHz, 65–108 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 999 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,600 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 200 g | 212 g |
| Width | 108 mm | 55 mm |
| Height | 52 mm | 270 mm |
| Depth | 37 mm | 35 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Monochrome display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 9 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
