vs
4.8Range & power2.5
5.9Battery8.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
DM-5R PlusRT86S
| DM-5R Plus | RT86S | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 110 mm | 55 mm | +55 mm |
| Width | 52 mm | 121 mm | −69 mm |
| Depth | 32 mm | 38 mm | −6 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is DM-5R Plus better than RT86S?
DM-5R Plus has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is RT86S better than DM-5R Plus?
- Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+30%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF, DMR | Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | Yes | — |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 400–480 MHz | 400 - 480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | — | 16 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 260 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,000 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | — | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Standby time | — | 117 h |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 290 g |
| Width | 52 mm | 121 mm |
| Height | 110 mm | 55 mm |
| Depth | 32 mm | 38 mm |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | — | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 9 |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
