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Baofeng GT-5R vs Cobra SM 662C

What GT-5R does better (0) and where SM 662C wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng GT-5R
Baofeng · 2021GT-5R
8.0Score
0 advantages≈ £18
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Cobra SM 662C
Cobra · 2020SM 662C
2 advantages≈ £25
4.2Range & power4.6

Why is GT-5R better than SM 662C?

GT-5R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SM 662C better than GT-5R?

  1. Weight227 g vs 93 g2.4×
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng GT-5RBaofeng GT-5R≈ £188.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz—
Transmit power5 W—
Channels—8
Maximum range (claimed)—8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—38
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,800 mAh—
Power source—AA / AAA batteries
Design & durability
Weight227 g93 g
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Black, Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Radios in the base pack—2
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