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Baofeng UV-R: every generation

4 generations from 2018 to 2024, latest — Baofeng UV-17R. What each generation gained and lost.

2024
Baofeng UV-17R
Baofeng UV-17R
5 W999
5.5
Better than UV-9R
  • Channels 128 → 999
UV-9R vs UV-17R — full comparison
2024
Baofeng UV-9R
Baofeng UV-9R
5 W128IPx7
5.3
Better than UV-6R
  • Weight 500 g → 281 g
UV-6R vs UV-9R — full comparison
2023
Baofeng UV-6R
Baofeng UV-6R
5 W128
4.6
Better than UV-5R
  • Transmit power 4 W → 5 W
UV-5R vs UV-6R — full comparison
2018
Baofeng UV-5R
Baofeng UV-5R
4 W128
4.1

The first generation in our catalog.

Specifications

Key specs by generation

UV-5R · 2018UV-6R · 2023UV-9R · 2024UV-17R · 2024
Transmit power4 W5 W5 W5 W
Channels128128128999
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,800 mAh1,800 mAh1,800 mAh
Weight500 g500 g281 g—
VOX (hands-free)YesYesYesYes
Score4.14.65.35.5
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