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Radtel RT-5R vs TIDRADIO TD-H3 SE

What RT-5R does better (0) and where TD-H3 SE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-5R
Radtel · 2024RT-5R
4.0Score
0 advantages≈ £20
vs
TIDRADIO TD-H3 SE
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-H3 SE
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ £19
Higher score
3.4Range & power4.2
2.4Battery6.3
4.4Features9.0

Why is RT-5R better than TD-H3 SE?

RT-5R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TD-H3 SE better than RT-5R?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+33%
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-5RRadtel RT-5R≈ £204.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges50–600 MHz, 50–76 MHz, 76–108 MHz, 108–135.9750 MHz87–108 MHz, 136–173.975 MHz, 350–399.975 MHz, 400–469.975 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels128—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh2,000 mAh
USB-C charging—Yes
Design & durability
Width—53 mm
Height—112 mm
Depth—32 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayColour display
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Weather channels / alertsYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth—Yes
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