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Baofeng UV-5R Mini vs Radtel RT-900 BT

What UV-5R Mini does better (1) and where RT-900 BT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-5R Mini
Baofeng · 2025UV-5R Mini
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ £25
Higher score
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Radtel RT-900 BT
Radtel · 2025RT-900 BT
1 advantage≈ £30
5.4Range & power6.9

Why is UV-5R Mini better than RT-900 BT?

  1. Channels999 vs 2563.9×

Why is RT-900 BT better than UV-5R Mini?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 8 W+60%
Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF—
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 MHz65–108 MHz, 108–136 MHz, 136–260 MHz, 260–330 MHz
Transmit power5 W8 W
Channels999256
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight200 g—
Width108 mm—
Height52 mm—
Depth37 mm—
DisplayBacklit display—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm—
BluetoothYes—
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