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Baofeng vs Hytera: radios compared

41 models from Baofeng and 31 models from Hytera — how the two lineups compare on numbers: releases, scores, specs and features.

BaofengBaofengHyteraHytera
Models in the catalog4131
Models of the last 3 years2131
Years in the catalog2018–20262025–2026
Median score5.67.4
Median score, last 3 years5.77.4
Best rated modelUV-9R plus · 8.8PNC660 · 9.4
By year

Models by release year

BaofengHytera
0815223020182019202020212023202420252026
Median score by year
02.557.5102018202320252026
Models of the last 3 years

Typical specs and features

SpecBaofengHytera
Transmit power median5 W4 W
Channels median99256
Battery capacity median1,800 mAh2,400 mAh
Weight median200 g230 g
USB-C charging share of models73%59%
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) share of models17%14%
VOX (hands-free) share of models100%100%
Dual band (VHF + UHF) share of models100%100%
Top rated

Best models of each brand

Baofeng

1 Baofeng UV-5RM Plus
Baofeng · 2026
UV-5RM Plus
10 W
8.7
2 Baofeng BF-E50
Baofeng · 2026
BF-E50
8 W16
7.5
3 Baofeng BF-33C
Baofeng · 2026
BF-33C
5 km0.5 W16
6.9
4 Baofeng DM-32E
Baofeng · 2025
DM-32E
5 W
6.8
5 Baofeng UV-7B
Baofeng · 2025
UV-7B
5 W1,000
6.6

Hytera

1 Hytera PNC660
Hytera · 2026
PNC660
IPx8
9.4
2 Hytera HP785 VHF
Hytera · 2025
HP785 VHF
5 W1,024IPx8
9.0
3 Hytera HP705 V1
Hytera · 2026
HP705 V1
5 W1,024IPx8
8.8
4 Hytera P50E PoC
Hytera · 2026
P50E PoC
IPx8
8.8
5 Hytera HP785G BT V1
Hytera · 2026
HP785G BT V1
5 W1,024IPx8
8.6
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