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Baofeng DR-1801UV vs Radioddity RD-5R

What DR-1801UV does better (1) and where RD-5R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng DR-1801UV
Baofeng · 2023DR-1801UV
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £65
Higher score
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Radioddity RD-5R
Radioddity · 2018RD-5R
0 advantages≈ £60
6.7Battery3.8

Why is DR-1801UV better than RD-5R?

  1. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+22%

Why is RD-5R better than DR-1801UV?

RD-5R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRDMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)YesYes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz—
Transmit power5 W—
Channels1,0241,024
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh1,800 mAh
Design & durability
Weight272 g—
DisplayMonochrome displayMonochrome display
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radio—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
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