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Baofeng UV-5R Plus vs Radtel RT-730

What UV-5R Plus does better (0) and where RT-730 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-5R Plus
Baofeng · 2025UV-5R Plus
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ £40
vs
Radtel RT-730
Radtel · 2026RT-730
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
3.4Range & power7.1
3.8Battery8.5
7.2Features5.7

Why is UV-5R Plus better than RT-730?

UV-5R Plus has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RT-730 better than UV-5R Plus?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
  2. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+39%
  3. Channels128 vs 199+55%
Specifications

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Radtel RT-730Radtel RT-730≈ £458.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136 - 174 MHz320 - 399.975 MHz; 400 - 469.975 MHz; 470 - 629.975 MHz; 16 - 107.99 MHz; 65 - 108 MHz; 108 - 135.975 MHz; 136 - 173.975
Transmit power5 W10 W
Channels128199
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,500 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Standby time—168 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight250 g—
Width—135 mm
Height—57 mm
Depth—41 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C
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