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Baofeng DM-32E vs TIDRADIO TD-DP880

What DM-32E does better (1) and where TD-DP880 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng DM-32E
Baofeng · 2025DM-32E
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ £80
vs
TIDRADIO TD-DP880
TIDRADIO · 2025TD-DP880
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ £120
Higher score
4.2Range & power5.5
7.8Battery6.7

Why is DM-32E better than TD-DP880?

  1. Battery capacity2,500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+14%

Why is TD-DP880 better than DM-32E?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng DM-32EBaofeng DM-32E≈ £806.8
TIDRADIO TD-DP880TIDRADIO TD-DP880≈ £1207.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz400–470 MHz, 450–520 MHz, 350–400 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels—512
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,500 mAh2,200 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight350 g—
Width182 mm—
Height67 mm—
Depth41 mm—
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursGreen—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
FM radioYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
GPSYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Radios in the base pack1—
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