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Baofeng GT-5R vs Baofeng UV-5RTP

What GT-5R does better (2) and where UV-5RTP wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng GT-5R
Baofeng · 2021GT-5R
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ £18
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Baofeng UV-5RTP
Baofeng · 2018UV-5RTP
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ £20
4.2Range & power6.2
9.7Battery3.8
2.7Features2.7

Why is GT-5R better than UV-5RTP?

  1. Battery capacity3,800 mAh vs 1,800 mAh2.1×
  2. Weight227 g vs 250 g+10%

Why is UV-5RTP better than GT-5R?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 8 W+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng GT-5RBaofeng GT-5R≈ £188.0
Baofeng UV-5RTPBaofeng UV-5RTP≈ £205.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz136–174 MHz, 400–520 MHz, 400–480 MHz, 65–108 MHz
Transmit power5 W8 W
Channels—128
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,800 mAh1,800 mAh
Design & durability
Weight227 g250 g
DisplayMonochrome displayMonochrome display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
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