Baofeng DR-1801 vs Radioddity GD-77 - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Baofeng DR-1801 and Radioddity GD-77? 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 DR-1801 | Radioddity GD-77 |
|---|---|---|
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| Radio Name | Baofeng DR-1801 | Radioddity GD-77 |
| Bands | 2m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 3.9/3 | 3.3/1.6 |
| Digital Mode | DMR | DMR |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 2200 mAh | 2200 mAh |
| Tested mAh | 1780 mAh | mAh |
| Antenna Connector | M-SMA | F-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 267 mm | 290 mm |
| Width | 61 mm | 61 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 45 mm | 48 mm |
| Weight | 265 g | 272 g |
| Color Screen | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| USB-C Charging | No | No |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Book Link | - | LINK |
| Price | $57 | $120 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | No | No |
| Receiver Sensitivity 2m/70cm | 123/123 | - |
| Value Score | C | B |
| Performance Score | C | C |
| Ergonomics Score | B | C |
| Conclusions | So now it’s time to ask if I would recommend the bow thing dr – 1801? Like with most radios, that depends. I think this radio is an excellent introduction to DMR for its price. Intermediate to advanced users will want to look somewhere else. As a successor to the DM – 1801 it is an improvement, but clearly just an iteration on a theme. To make a long story short, if you are new to DMR, and on a budget, or are not sure how into DMR you want to get, then this is an excellent choice. | The Radioddity GD-77 is actually a decent little radio for the price and if you are looking for an affordable DMR radio that can also do both 2m and 70cm, it is absolutely worth considering. If I had the money, I would opt for the Alinco DJ-MD5 as it is clearly superior in pretty much any metric you want to use, but it is also twice the price of the Radioddity. On the other side, the BaoFeng DM-1801 is virtually the same radio for almost $30 cheaper. Yes, the Radioddity GD-77 feels a little better made, but that may not matter to you. Overall, this is a good DMR radio, and you probably will not be upset if you purchase it. The superior support of this radio including easy access to manuals, faqs, and software from Radioddity certainly makes it appealing. |