Baofeng UV-5RM vs Baofeng UV-5R
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Baofeng UV-5RM or Baofeng UV-5R? I put both radios side by side: data from the manufacturers’ datasheets and photos at the same scale. The Baofeng UV-5RM comes out better: maximum power, battery and memory channels.
Specs side by side
| BaofengUV-5RM▲ 3 | BaofengUV-5R▲ 0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bands and modes | ||
| Transmit bands | 144–146 MHz430–440 MHz | 136–174 MHz400–480 MHz |
| Receive range | EU: 144–146 · 430–440 MHz · FM broadcast radio; US version with AM airband | 136–174 · 400–480 MHz · FM radio 65–108 MHz |
| Airband AM | — | — |
| Modes | FM | FM |
| Transmitting | ||
| Maximum power | 5 W ▲ | 4 W |
| Power levels | EU: up to 5 W VHF / 4 W UHF (US version 10 W) | 4 · 1 W |
| Power | ||
| Battery | 2500 mAh ▲BL-5RH · 7.4 V | 1800 mAhBL-5 · 7.4 V |
| Charging | USB-C on the battery | desktop charger |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 62 × 125 × 40 mmwidth × height × depth | 58 × 110 × 32 mmwidth × height × depth |
| Weight | 278 g | no data |
| Water resistance | — | — |
| Display | 1.77″ colour TFT | monochrome LCD |
| Features | ||
| Dual watch | dual watch | dual watch |
| GPS | — | — |
| APRS / D-PRS | — | — |
| Bluetooth | — | — |
| microSD card | — | — |
| Memory channels | 999 ▲ | 128 |
| Release | 2023 | 2012 |
Data: manufacturers’ spec sheets and manuals · as of 31.10.2026
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