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Baofeng UV-82 vs TYT MD-390G

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

Baofeng UV-82
Baofeng · 2020UV-82
3.7Score
0 advantages≈ £170
vs
TYT MD-390G
TYT · 2023MD-390G
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
2.1Range & power5.8
3.8Battery9.3

Why is UV-82 better than MD-390G?

UV-82 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MD-390G better than UV-82?

  1. Transmit power1 W vs 5 W5×
  2. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,800 mAh+56%
  3. DisplayMonochrome display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng UV-82Baofeng UV-82≈ £1703.7
TYT MD-390GTYT MD-390G≈ £1209.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz400–480 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power1 W5 W
Channels—1,000
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,800 mAh
Design & durability
Weight—258 g
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayMonochrome displayColour display
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
FM radioYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
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