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Baofeng DM-1701 vs TYT MD-380G

What DM-1701 does better (1) and where MD-380G wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng DM-1701
Baofeng · 2019DM-1701
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ £60
Higher score
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TYT MD-380G
TYT · 2018MD-380G
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ £100
3.8Range & power4.8
6.7Battery5.9

Why is DM-1701 better than MD-380G?

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

Why is MD-380G better than DM-1701?

MD-380G has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng DM-1701Baofeng DM-1701≈ £606.0
TYT MD-380GTYT MD-380G≈ £1005.7
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, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels64—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh2,000 mAh
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
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