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Baofeng UV-7B vs Radtel RT-4D

What UV-7B does better (1) and where RT-4D wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-7B
Baofeng · 2025UV-7B
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ £30
vs
Radtel RT-4D
Radtel · 2024RT-4D
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ £40
Higher score
5.7Range & power5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

UV-7BRT-4D
61 × 13538112 × 6138
UV-7BRT-4DDifference
Height135 mm61 mm+74 mm
Width61 mm112 mm−51 mm
Depth38 mm38 mm=
Weight261 g198 g+63 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is UV-7B better than RT-4D?

  1. DisplayColour display vs Monochrome display

Why is RT-4D better than UV-7B?

  1. Weight261 g vs 198 g+32%
  2. Channels1,000 vs 1,024+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng UV-7BBaofeng UV-7B≈ £306.6
Radtel RT-4DRadtel RT-4D≈ £409.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 220–260 MHz, 400–480 MHz, 350–390 MHz108–136 MHz, 136–520 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels1,0001,024
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—3,500 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight261 g198 g
Width61 mm112 mm
Height135 mm61 mm
Depth38 mm38 mm
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayColour displayMonochrome display
Colours—Black
Features
Channel scanYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Weather channels / alertsYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—1
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