vs
4.8Range & power3.4
5.9Battery2.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
DM-5R PlusCT590S
| DM-5R Plus | CT590S | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 110 mm | 58 mm | +52 mm |
| Width | 52 mm | 100 mm | −48 mm |
| Depth | 32 mm | 33 mm | −1 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is DM-5R Plus better than CT590S?
- Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+33%
Why is CT590S better than DM-5R Plus?
CT590S has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF, DMR | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | Yes | — |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400–480 MHz | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | — | 128 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 258 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,000 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | — | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 203 g |
| Width | 52 mm | 100 mm |
| Height | 110 mm | 58 mm |
| Depth | 32 mm | 33 mm |
| Display | — | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
