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Baofeng DM-32E vs Retevis RT29 UHF

What DM-32E does better (2) and where RT29 UHF wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng DM-32E
Baofeng · 2025DM-32E
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ £80
vs
Retevis RT29 UHF
Retevis · 2025RT29 UHF
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
4.2Range & power6.3
7.8Battery7.1
6.0Features2.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

DM-32ERT29 UHF
182 × 6741151 × 5838
DM-32ERT29 UHFDifference
Height67 mm58 mm+9 mm
Width182 mm151 mm+31 mm
Depth41 mm38 mm+3 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is DM-32E better than RT29 UHF?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · RT29 UHF: No
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is RT29 UHF better than DM-32E?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
  2. Battery capacity2,500 mAh vs 3,200 mAh+28%
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng DM-32EBaofeng DM-32E≈ £806.8
Retevis RT29 UHFRetevis RT29 UHF≈ £1207.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz
Transmit power5 W10 W
Channels—16
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,500 mAh3,200 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight350 g—
Width182 mm151 mm
Height67 mm58 mm
Depth41 mm38 mm
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursGreenBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radioYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
GPSYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack12
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