Baofeng 5RH Pro vs Baofeng UV-5RM - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Baofeng 5RH Pro and Baofeng UV-5RM? Below you'll find a side-by-side comparison of key features, specifications, and performance to help you decide which handheld radio best fits your needs. Click the link below for a full review and detailed test results.
| Feature | Baofeng 5RH Pro | Baofeng UV-5RM |
|---|---|---|
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| Radio Name | Baofeng 5RH | Baofeng UV-5RM |
| Bands | 2m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 7/4 | 7/5.5 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 2500 mAh | 2500 mAh |
| Tested mAh | 1780 mAh | 1780 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | M-SMA | M-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 329 mm | 332 mm |
| Width | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 42 mm | 53 mm |
| Weight | 320 g | 310 g |
| Color Screen | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | No |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Price | $33 | $23 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | No | Yes |
| Value Score | B | B |
| Performance Score | C | C |
| Conclusions | I really like the Baofeng 5RH Pro radio, and I really dislike that my kit not come with a drop-in charger, although some kits do. That isn’t a big problem for me because I have several radios on this platform, so I can use their drop-in charger for this radio. For you, though, you have to ask yourself how badly you want a drop-in charger and choose your kit accordingly. Then again, the 5RM desktop charger only adds another $10. Other than that, I think the Baofeng 5RH Pro offers an excellent bang for your buck for features and usability, with my only reservations on the radio itself being the use of the screen in bright sunlight and the lack of a guard next to the volume knob. | The Baofeng UV-5RM Plus is a good successor to the venerable UV-5R. It is slightly more expensive (still under $30 at the time of writing) and it doesn’t come with a drop-in charger, which I really like having. I also really do not like having to use the programming software to change simple options, and that red menu in small font is almost a deal-breaker for me. On the plus side, the Baofeng UF-5RM Plus is more comfortable in my hand, has a much easier to read screen when it is on, and puts out one of the most powerful and least messy signals of any radio even remotely in its class. Do I recommend the radio? For the money, yes. I probably won’t trade in my UV-9R Plus on it, even though technically it is a “better” radio. But yes, it is an excellent value for the money. |