Explorer QRZ-1 vs Baofeng 5RH Pro - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Explorer QRZ-1 and Baofeng 5RH Pro? Below you'll find a side-by-side comparison of key features, specifications, and performance to help you decide which handheld radio best fits your needs. Click the link below for a full review and detailed test results.
| Feature | Explorer QRZ-1 | Baofeng 5RH Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Radio Name | Explorer QRZ-1 | Baofeng 5RH |
| Bands | 2m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 3.9/5 | 7/4 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 1400 mAh | 2500 mAh |
| Tested mAh | 1070 mAh | 1780 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | F-SMA | M-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 246 mm | 329 mm |
| Width | 59 mm | 62 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 47 mm | 42 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 320 g |
| Color Screen | No | Yes |
| GPS | No | Yes |
| USB-C Charging | No | Yes |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Price | $34 | $33 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | No |
| Value Score | F | B |
| Performance Score | C | C |
| Conclusions | There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Explorer QRZ-1, it is a solid radio at its price point. I am still not sure what its purpose in life is, seeing as how the TYT is the same radio and usually cheaper. At least it isn’t trying to rip you off, like the MyEmergencyRadio.com radio is. Although I don’t see any new ones available for sale, if I ran across a used one for a reasonable amount and needed an inexpensive starter radio, this would make a fine choice. My purchase link in this review sends you to the new and still manufactured TYT TH-UV88 instead of the discontinued, more expensive QRZ-1. | I really like the Baofeng 5RH Pro radio, and I really dislike that my kit not come with a drop-in charger, although some kits do. That isn’t a big problem for me because I have several radios on this platform, so I can use their drop-in charger for this radio. For you, though, you have to ask yourself how badly you want a drop-in charger and choose your kit accordingly. Then again, the 5RM desktop charger only adds another $10. Other than that, I think the Baofeng 5RH Pro offers an excellent bang for your buck for features and usability, with my only reservations on the radio itself being the use of the screen in bright sunlight and the lack of a guard next to the volume knob. |