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Baofeng UV-9R plus vs TALKPOD D40

What UV-9R plus does better (1) and where D40 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-9R plus
Baofeng · 2021UV-9R plus
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ £30
Higher score
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TALKPOD D40
TALKPOD · 2023D40
0 advantages
7.6Ruggedness2.4

Why is UV-9R plus better than D40?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is D40 better than UV-9R plus?

D40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standards—VHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136.00–174.00 MHz, 400.00–520.00 MHz136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz
Transmit power8 W—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh—
Design & durability
Protection ratingIP67IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
DisplayMonochrome display—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
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