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Baofeng GT-5 vs Baofeng UV-5RM Plus

What GT-5 does better (2) and where UV-5RM Plus wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng GT-5
Baofeng · 2023GT-5
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ £25
vs
Baofeng UV-5RM Plus
Baofeng · 2026UV-5RM Plus
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
4.2Range & power7.7
9.3Battery7.8

Why is GT-5 better than UV-5RM Plus?

  1. Battery capacity2,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+12%
  2. Weight238 g vs 278 g+17%

Why is UV-5RM Plus better than GT-5?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng GT-5Baofeng GT-5≈ £258.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz420 - 450 MHz; 350 - 390 MHz; 400 - 520 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz; 220 - 260 MH
Transmit power5 W10 W
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight238 g278 g
Width—62 mm
Height—125 mm
Depth—40 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
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