Baofeng UV-82 vs Baofeng UV-5R
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Baofeng UV-82 or Baofeng UV-5R? I put the two radios side by side: data from the manufacturers’ spec sheets and photos at the same scale. The Baofeng UV-82 comes out ahead on maximum power.
Specs side by side
| BaofengUV-82▲ 1 | BaofengUV-5R▲ 0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bands and modes | ||
| Transmit bands | 136–174 MHz400–470 MHz | 136–174 MHz400–480 MHz |
| Receive range | 136–174 · 400–470 MHz · FM broadcast radio | 136–174 · 400–480 MHz · FM radio 65–108 MHz |
| Airband AM | — | — |
| Modes | FM | FM |
| Transmitting | ||
| Maximum power | 5 W ▲ | 4 W |
| Power levels | 5 · 1 W | 4 · 1 W |
| Power | ||
| Battery | 1800 mAh7.4 V | 1800 mAhBL-5 · 7.4 V |
| Charging | desktop charger | desktop charger |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 58 × 110 × 32 mmwidth × height × depth | 58 × 110 × 32 mmwidth × height × depth |
| Weight | 238 g | no data |
| Water resistance | — | — |
| Display | monochrome LCD | monochrome LCD |
| Features | ||
| Dual watch | dual watch | dual watch |
| GPS | — | — |
| APRS / D-PRS | — | — |
| Bluetooth | — | — |
| microSD card | — | — |
| Memory channels | 128 | 128 |
| Release | no data | 2012 |
Data: manufacturers’ spec sheets and manuals · as of 31.10.2026
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