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Baofeng DR-1801UV vs TYT MD-680

What DR-1801UV does better (0) and where MD-680 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng DR-1801UV
Baofeng · 2023DR-1801UV
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £65
vs
TYT MD-680
TYT · 2023MD-680
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ £65
Higher score
5.9Range & power7.3
6.7Battery6.7

Why is DR-1801UV better than MD-680?

DR-1801UV has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MD-680 better than DR-1801UV?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
Specifications

Side by side

TYT MD-680TYT MD-680≈ £658.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)YesYes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz
Transmit power5 W10 W
Channels1,024—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh2,200 mAh
Design & durability
Weight272 g—
DisplayMonochrome display—
Features
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
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