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Baofeng DM-1801 Pro vs TYT MD-9600

What DM-1801 Pro does better (1) and where MD-9600 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng DM-1801 Pro
Baofeng · 2026DM-1801 Pro
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ £55
vs
TYT MD-9600
TYT · 2023MD-9600
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ £270
Higher score
8.2Range & power9.2
3.5Features3.5

Why is DM-1801 Pro better than MD-9600?

  1. Channels4,000 vs 3,000+33%

Why is MD-9600 better than DM-1801 Pro?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 50 W5×
Specifications

Side by side

TYT MD-9600TYT MD-9600≈ £2708.8
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, 400–470 MHz, 144–146 MHz, 430–440 MHz420–450 MHz
Transmit power10 W50 W
Channels4,0003,000
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity200 mAh—
USB-C chargingYes—
Design & durability
Weight269 g—
Width61 mm—
Height132 mm—
Depth36 mm—
DisplayMonochrome displayMonochrome display
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Weather channels / alertsYes—
FM radioYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
GPSYes—
PC programmable—Yes
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