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Baofeng UV-5R Mini vs TIDRADIO TD-H3

What UV-5R Mini does better (1) and where TD-H3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-5R Mini
Baofeng · 2025UV-5R Mini
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ £25
vs
TIDRADIO TD-H3
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-H3
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ £25
Higher score
5.4Range & power4.6
4.8Battery7.8
5.5Features8.2

Why is UV-5R Mini better than TD-H3?

  1. Channels999 vs 1995×

Why is TD-H3 better than UV-5R Mini?

  1. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+56%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

TIDRADIO TD-H3TIDRADIO TD-H3≈ £257.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz; 400 - 520 MHz; 350 - 390 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz108–136 MHz, 50–76 MHz, 76–108 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels999199
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,600 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight200 g—
Width108 mm—
Height52 mm—
Depth37 mm—
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYesYes
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—
BluetoothYesYes
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