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Baofeng UV-82 vs TYT MD-390

What UV-82 does better (0) and where MD-390 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-82
Baofeng · 2020UV-82
3.7Score
0 advantages≈ £170
vs
TYT MD-390
TYT · 2023MD-390
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
2.1Range & power5.7
3.8Battery6.7

Why is UV-82 better than MD-390?

UV-82 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MD-390 better than UV-82?

  1. Transmit power1 W vs 5 W5×
  2. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+22%
  3. DisplayMonochrome display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng UV-82Baofeng UV-82≈ £1703.7
TYT MD-390TYT MD-390≈ £1206.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFUHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz400–480 MHz
Transmit power1 W5 W
Channels—1,000
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,200 mAh
Design & durability
DisplayMonochrome displayColour display
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
FM radioYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
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