Radioddity GD-77 vs Baofeng GT-5TP - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Radioddity GD-77 and Baofeng GT-5TP? 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.

FeatureRadioddity GD-77Baofeng GT-5TP
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Radio NameRadioddity GD-77Baofeng GT-5TP
Bands2m, 70cm2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm3.3/1.65.1/2.3
Digital ModeDMR-
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts7.4 v7.4 v
Rated mAh2200 mAh2000 mAh
Antenna ConnectorF-SMAM-SMA
Height w/ant290 mm281 mm
Width61 mm58 mm
Thickness w/clip48 mm48 mm
Weight272 g243 g
Color ScreenNoNo
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingNoNo
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book LinkLINKLINK
Price$120$12
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramNoYes
Rating by PriceBC
Rating OverallCC
Rating ErgonomicsC-
Conclusions

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.

I really wanted the Baofeng GT-5TP to be a better UV-82 than the UV-82. Not that there is anything wrong with the UV-82 per se, but they could have gone with the bigger keys, more power, and contrasting colors while leaving the rest alone, or even added some waterproofing, and had a really, really nice radio.

As it is, I am going to say the Baofeng GT-5TP is basically a different UV-82, no better, no worse, just different. If I had to choose one, I would probably pick this one because of the easier to read buttons and contrasting colors. That, of course, is just personal preference.

All of that being said, the Baofeng GT-5TP is a pretty good radio.