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4.8Range & power4.2
5.9Battery5.9
Why is DM-5R Plus better than MD-380?
DM-5R Plus has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is MD-380 better than DM-5R Plus?
MD-380 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF, DMR | UHF, DMR |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | Yes | Yes |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 400–480 MHz | 400–480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,000 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Design & durability | ||
| Width | 52 mm | — |
| Height | 110 mm | — |
| Depth | 32 mm | — |
| Features | ||
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
