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Baofeng UV-9R vs TALKPOD A36SE

What UV-9R does better (1) and where A36SE wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-9R
Baofeng · 2024UV-9R
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ £30
Higher score
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TALKPOD A36SE
TALKPOD · 2024A36SE
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ £40
3.4Range & power4.2
5.3Ruggedness2.4

Why is UV-9R better than A36SE?

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

Why is A36SE better than UV-9R?

A36SE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng UV-9RBaofeng UV-9R≈ £305.3
TALKPOD A36SETALKPOD A36SE≈ £403.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels128—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Design & durability
Weight281 g—
Width66 mm—
Height132 mm—
Depth41 mm—
Protection ratingIP57IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Display—Colour display
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Dual watch—Yes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radioYesYes
PC programmableYes—
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