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Baofeng UV-5R Plus vs TALKPOD A36SE

What UV-5R Plus does better (0) and where A36SE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-5R Plus
Baofeng · 2025UV-5R Plus
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ £40
Higher score
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TALKPOD A36SE
TALKPOD · 2024A36SE
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £40
3.4Range & power4.2

Why is UV-5R Plus better than A36SE?

UV-5R Plus has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is A36SE better than UV-5R Plus?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

TALKPOD A36SETALKPOD A36SE≈ £403.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136 - 174 MHz—
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels128—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
Design & durability
Weight250 g—
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Radios in the base pack1—
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