vs
5.4Range & power5.8
4.8Battery6.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-5R MiniRT-860
| UV-5R Mini | RT-860 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 52 mm | 60 mm | −8 mm |
| Width | 108 mm | 137 mm | −29 mm |
| Depth | 37 mm | 36 mm | +1 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 255 g | −55 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-5R Mini better than RT-860?
- Weight200 g vs 255 g+27%
Why is RT-860 better than UV-5R Mini?
- Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+25%
- Channels999 vs 1,024+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | Amateur VHF, Amateur 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 | 400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 999 | 1,024 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,600 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 200 g | 255 g |
| Width | 108 mm | 137 mm |
| Height | 52 mm | 60 mm |
| Depth | 37 mm | 36 mm |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 9 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm | USB-C |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
