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Baofeng BF-E50 vs TALKPOD A36PLUS MAX

What BF-E50 does better (0) and where A36PLUS MAX wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-E50
Baofeng · 2026BF-E50
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ £60
Higher score
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TALKPOD A36PLUS MAX
TALKPOD · 2024A36PLUS MAX
1 advantage≈ £45
5.6Range & power6.6

Why is BF-E50 better than A36PLUS MAX?

BF-E50 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is A36PLUS MAX better than BF-E50?

  1. DisplayNo display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-E50Baofeng BF-E50≈ £607.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges—440–450 MHz
Transmit power8 W8 W
Channels16—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,800 mAh—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
DisplayNo displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
FM radio—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
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