Baofeng GT-5TP vs Baofeng 5RH Pro - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Baofeng GT-5TP and Baofeng 5RH Pro? 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 GT-5TP | Baofeng 5RH Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Radio Name | Baofeng GT-5TP | Baofeng 5RH |
| Bands | 2m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 5.1/2.3 | 7/4 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 2000 mAh | 2500 mAh |
| Tested mAh | mAh | 1780 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | M-SMA | M-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 281 mm | 329 mm |
| Width | 58 mm | 62 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 48 mm | 42 mm |
| Weight | 243 g | 320 g |
| Color Screen | No | Yes |
| GPS | No | Yes |
| USB-C Charging | No | Yes |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Book Link | LINK | - |
| Price | $12 | $33 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | No |
| Value Score | C | B |
| Performance Score | C | C |
| Conclusions | 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. | 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. |