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Baofeng DR-1801UV vs TYT MD-380

What DR-1801UV does better (1) and where MD-380 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng DR-1801UV
Baofeng · 2023DR-1801UV
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £65
Higher score
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TYT MD-380
TYT · 2023MD-380
5.1Score
0 advantages≈ £100
5.9Range & power4.2
6.7Battery5.9

Why is DR-1801UV better than MD-380?

  1. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+10%

Why is MD-380 better than DR-1801UV?

MD-380 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

TYT MD-380TYT MD-380≈ £1005.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRUHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)YesYes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz400–480 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels1,024—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh2,000 mAh
Design & durability
Weight272 g—
DisplayMonochrome display—
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
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