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Baofeng DM-1701 vs TYT MD-680

What DM-1701 does better (0) and where MD-680 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng DM-1701
Baofeng · 2019DM-1701
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ £60
vs
TYT MD-680
TYT · 2023MD-680
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ £65
Higher score
3.8Range & power7.3
6.7Battery6.7

Why is DM-1701 better than MD-680?

DM-1701 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MD-680 better than DM-1701?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng DM-1701Baofeng DM-1701≈ £606.0
TYT MD-680TYT MD-680≈ £658.2
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 MHz136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz
Transmit power5 W10 W
Channels64—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh2,200 mAh
Features
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
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