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Quansheng UV-K6 vs TALKPOD A36SE

What UV-K6 does better (0) and where A36SE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Quansheng UV-K6
Quansheng · 2025UV-K6
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ £40
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TALKPOD A36SE
TALKPOD · 2024A36SE
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £40
5.2Range & power4.2

Why is UV-K6 better than A36SE?

UV-K6 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is A36SE better than UV-K6?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Quansheng UV-K6Quansheng UV-K6≈ £405.0
TALKPOD A36SETALKPOD A36SE≈ £403.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz—
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels200—
Maximum range (claimed)8 km—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursOrange—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Dual watch—Yes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Connectivity
ConnectorsUSB-C—
Radios in the base pack1—
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