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Alternatives to Baofeng DM-1801 Pro

10 amateur (ham) radios at a similar price that compete with the DM-1801 Pro — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the DM-1801 Pro

Baofeng UV-5RM Plus
1
Baofeng · 2026UV-5RM Plus
8.7
20% cheaper ≈ £45
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 200 mAh
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
  • Weight 278 g vs 269 g
Retevis RT86S
4
Retevis · 2026RT86S
6.7
26% pricier ≈ £70
  • Battery capacity 2,600 mAh vs 200 mAh
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
  • Transmit power 5 W vs 10 W
  • Channels 16 vs 4,000
Retevis RA89
5
Retevis · 2025RA89
9.1
7% pricier ≈ £60
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 200 mAh
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
  • Channels 200 vs 4,000
  • Weight 295 g vs 269 g
Radtel RT-S10
6
Radtel · 2026RT-S10
8.6
15% pricier ≈ £60
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 200 mAh
  • Display Colour display vs Monochrome display
  • Channels 199 vs 4,000
Radtel RT-730
7
Radtel · 2026RT-730
8.5
20% cheaper ≈ £45
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 200 mAh
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
  • Channels 199 vs 4,000
Retevis NR30D
8
Retevis · 2026NR30D
8.2
56% pricier ≈ £85
  • Battery capacity 2,800 mAh vs 200 mAh
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
  • Channels 32 vs 4,000
  • Weight 334 g vs 269 g
Retevis Ailunce HA1UV
9
Retevis · 2026Ailunce HA1UV
7.7
7% cheaper ≈ £50
  • Battery capacity 2,800 mAh vs 200 mAh
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
  • Transmit power 5 W vs 10 W
  • Channels 256 vs 4,000
Baofeng BF-E50
10
Baofeng · 2026BF-E50
7.5
9% pricier ≈ £60
  • Battery capacity 3,800 mAh vs 200 mAh
  • USB-C charging
  • Transmit power 8 W vs 10 W
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