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Quansheng UV-K5 vs TIDRADIO TD-H3 SE

What UV-K5 does better (0) and where TD-H3 SE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Quansheng UV-K5
Quansheng · 2026UV-K5
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ £30
vs
TIDRADIO TD-H3 SE
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-H3 SE
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ £19
Higher score
5.0Range & power4.2
4.8Battery6.3
6.0Features9.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

UV-K5TD-H3 SE
115 × 603853 × 11232
UV-K5TD-H3 SEDifference
Height60 mm112 mm−52 mm
Width115 mm53 mm+62 mm
Depth38 mm32 mm+6 mm

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

Why is UV-K5 better than TD-H3 SE?

UV-K5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TD-H3 SE better than UV-K5?

  1. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+25%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Quansheng UV-K5Quansheng UV-K5≈ £305.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz87–108 MHz, 136–173.975 MHz, 350–399.975 MHz, 400–469.975 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels200—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,600 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight234 g—
Width115 mm53 mm
Height60 mm112 mm
Depth38 mm32 mm
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Flashlight—Yes
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C—
Bluetooth—Yes
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