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Baofeng GT-5TP vs Radtel RT-493

What GT-5TP does better (0) and where RT-493 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng GT-5TP
Baofeng · 2019GT-5TP
7.0Score
0 advantages≈ £30
vs
Radtel RT-493
Radtel · 2024RT-493
9.5Score
2 advantages≈ £30
Higher score
6.6Range & power7.3
5.9Battery8.7

Why is GT-5TP better than RT-493?

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

Why is RT-493 better than GT-5TP?

  1. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+30%
  2. Transmit power8 W vs 10 W+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng GT-5TPBaofeng GT-5TP≈ £307.0
Radtel RT-493Radtel RT-493≈ £309.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFUHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz400–470 MHz
Transmit power8 W10 W
Channels—199
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,600 mAh
USB-C charging—Yes
Design & durability
Weight238 g—
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Display—Monochrome display
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
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