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Baofeng GT-5 vs Radtel RT-4D

What GT-5 does better (0) and where RT-4D wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng GT-5
Baofeng · 2023GT-5
8.1Score
0 advantages≈ £25
vs
Radtel RT-4D
Radtel · 2024RT-4D
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ £40
Higher score
4.2Range & power5.9
9.3Battery9.1

Why is GT-5 better than RT-4D?

GT-5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RT-4D better than GT-5?

  1. Battery capacity2,800 mAh vs 3,500 mAh+25%
  2. Weight238 g vs 198 g+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng GT-5Baofeng GT-5≈ £258.1
Radtel RT-4DRadtel RT-4D≈ £409.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz108–136 MHz, 136–520 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels—1,024
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh3,500 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight238 g198 g
Width—112 mm
Height—61 mm
Depth—38 mm
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayMonochrome displayMonochrome display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—1
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