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Baofeng DM-1701 vs Baofeng DM-5R Plus

What DM-1701 does better (1) and where DM-5R Plus wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng DM-1701
Baofeng · 2019DM-1701
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ £60
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Baofeng DM-5R Plus
Baofeng · 2023DM-5R Plus
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ £60
3.8Range & power4.8
6.7Battery5.9

Why is DM-1701 better than DM-5R Plus?

  1. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+10%

Why is DM-5R Plus better than DM-1701?

DM-5R Plus has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Baofeng DM-1701Baofeng DM-1701≈ £606.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)YesYes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz400–480 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels64—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh2,000 mAh
Design & durability
Width—52 mm
Height—110 mm
Depth—32 mm
Features
Channel scanYes—
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
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