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Baofeng DM-1701 vs QYT KT8900 Mini

What DM-1701 does better (0) and where KT8900 Mini wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng DM-1701
Baofeng · 2019DM-1701
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ £60
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QYT KT8900 Mini
QYT · 2018KT8900 Mini
2 advantages≈ £55
3.8Range & power8.7

Why is DM-1701 better than KT8900 Mini?

DM-1701 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is KT8900 Mini better than DM-1701?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 25 W5×
  2. Channels64 vs 2003.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng DM-1701Baofeng DM-1701≈ £606.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz
Transmit power5 W25 W
Channels64200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh—
Design & durability
Width—98 mm
Height—118 mm
Depth—35 mm
Features
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radio—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
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