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Baofeng DM-1701 vs Radioddity RD-5R

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

Baofeng DM-1701
Baofeng · 2019DM-1701
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ £60
Higher score
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Radioddity RD-5R
Radioddity · 2018RD-5R
1 advantage≈ £60
6.7Battery3.8

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

  1. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+22%

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

  1. Channels64 vs 1,02416×
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng DM-1701Baofeng DM-1701≈ £606.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRDMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)YesYes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz—
Transmit power5 W—
Channels641,024
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh1,800 mAh
Design & durability
Display—Monochrome display
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radio—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
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