Alinco DJ-MD5 vs Anytone AT-D878UVII - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Alinco DJ-MD5 and Anytone AT-D878UVII? 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.

FeatureAlinco DJ-MD5Anytone AT-D878UVII
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Radio NameAlinco DJ-MD5Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus
Bands2m, 70cm2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm3.5/2.32.1/2.4
Digital ModeDMRDMR
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts7.4 v7.4 v
Rated mAh1700 mAh3100 mAh
Tested mAh1790 mAh3110 mAh
Antenna ConnectorF-SMAM-SMA
Height w/ant278 mm289 mm
Width59 mm61 mm
Thickness w/clip51 mm54 mm
Weight266 g335 g
Color ScreenYesYes
GPSYesYes
USB-C ChargingNoYes
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book LinkLINK-
Price$100$349
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramNoNo
Receiver Sensitivity 2m/70cm-128/129
Value ScoreAB
Performance ScoreBA+
Ergonomics Score-A
Conclusions

If I could only own one dual-band DMR radio, this Alinco DJ-MD5 would be the one. The extra money you spend on this compared to other comparable radios is justified with a better screen, more channels, better audio all around, USB programming cable, and better programming software.

Would I recommend the Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus? If you want a high quality, feature-rich DMR radio, this is the radio you want. Yes, it is expensive compared to other DMR radios. Yes, it has more features, a better transmitted signal, and a higher build quality than any other.

Is this the best digital radio? For me, I’ll keep my Kenwood TH- D74. I like the menu, screen, keys, and wideband receive. That being said, the Kenwood is not a DMR radio and is considerably more expensive. This Anytone radio has 90% of the Kenwood’s capabilities, comes with a drop in charger in the box, and cost about half as much. It is simply an amazing radio.