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Baofeng UV-82L vs Cobra SM 662C

What UV-82L does better (0) and where SM 662C wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-82L
Baofeng · 2018UV-82L
4.2Score
0 advantages≈ £20
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Cobra SM 662C
Cobra · 2020SM 662C
2 advantages≈ £25
4.2Range & power4.6

Why is UV-82L better than SM 662C?

UV-82L has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SM 662C better than UV-82L?

  1. Weight238 g vs 93 g2.6×
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng UV-82LBaofeng UV-82L≈ £204.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz—
Transmit power5 W—
Channels—8
Maximum range (claimed)—8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—38
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Power source—AA / AAA batteries
Design & durability
Weight238 g93 g
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Black, Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
FM radioYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Radios in the base pack—2
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