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Baofeng DM-5R Plus vs Radtel RT-790

What DM-5R Plus does better (0) and where RT-790 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng DM-5R Plus
Baofeng · 2023DM-5R Plus
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ £60
vs
Radtel RT-790
Radtel · 2023RT-790
9.5Score
2 advantages≈ £75
Higher score
4.8Range & power7.7
5.9Battery8.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

DM-5R PlusRT-790
52 × 1103251 × 13234
DM-5R PlusRT-790Difference
Height110 mm132 mm−22 mm
Width52 mm51 mm+1 mm
Depth32 mm34 mm−2 mm

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

Why is DM-5R Plus better than RT-790?

DM-5R Plus has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RT-790 better than DM-5R Plus?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
  2. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-790Radtel RT-790≈ £759.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400–480 MHz109–136 MHz
Transmit power5 W10 W
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,500 mAh
Design & durability
Width52 mm51 mm
Height110 mm132 mm
Depth32 mm34 mm
Display—Colour display
Features
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Connectivity
Bluetooth—Yes
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