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Baofeng UV-5R Plus vs Quansheng UV-K6

What UV-5R Plus does better (1) and where UV-K6 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-5R Plus
Baofeng · 2025UV-5R Plus
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ £40
vs
Quansheng UV-K6
Quansheng · 2025UV-K6
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ £40
Higher score
3.4Range & power5.2
3.8Battery4.8

Why is UV-5R Plus better than UV-K6?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+12%

Why is UV-K6 better than UV-5R Plus?

  1. Channels128 vs 200+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Quansheng UV-K6Quansheng UV-K6≈ £405.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136 - 174 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels128200
Maximum range (claimed)—8 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,600 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight250 g—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackOrange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYesYes
FM radioYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Connectors—USB-C
Radios in the base pack11
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