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Quansheng UV-K5 vs Radtel RT-730

What UV-K5 does better (0) and where RT-730 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Quansheng UV-K5
Quansheng · 2026UV-K5
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ £30
vs
Radtel RT-730
Radtel · 2026RT-730
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
5.0Range & power7.1
4.8Battery8.5
6.0Features5.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

UV-K5RT-730
115 × 6038135 × 5741
UV-K5RT-730Difference
Height60 mm57 mm+3 mm
Width115 mm135 mm−20 mm
Depth38 mm41 mm−3 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is UV-K5 better than RT-730?

UV-K5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RT-730 better than UV-K5?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
  2. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Quansheng UV-K5Quansheng UV-K5≈ £305.2
Radtel RT-730Radtel RT-730≈ £458.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 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
Channels200199
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,600 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—168 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight234 g—
Width115 mm135 mm
Height60 mm57 mm
Depth38 mm41 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-CUSB-C
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