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Baofeng UV-5RM Plus vs TALKPOD A36PLUS MAX

What UV-5RM Plus does better (1) and where A36PLUS MAX wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-5RM Plus
Baofeng · 2026UV-5RM Plus
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ £45
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TALKPOD A36PLUS MAX
TALKPOD · 2024A36PLUS MAX
1 advantage≈ £45
7.7Range & power6.6

Why is UV-5RM Plus better than A36PLUS MAX?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 8 W+25%

Why is A36PLUS MAX better than UV-5RM Plus?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges420 - 450 MHz; 350 - 390 MHz; 400 - 520 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz; 220 - 260 MH440–450 MHz
Transmit power10 W8 W
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)260—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,500 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight278 g—
Width62 mm—
Height125 mm—
Depth40 mm—
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels10—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C—
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