Zastone M7 vs Baofeng 5RH Pro - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Zastone M7 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 | Zastone M7 | Baofeng 5RH Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Radio Name | Zastone M7 | Baofeng 5RH |
| Bands | 2m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 4.2/2 | 7/4 |
| Digital Mode | DMR | - |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 2600 mAh | 2500 mAh |
| Tested mAh | mAh | 1780 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | M-SMA | M-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 271 mm | 329 mm |
| Width | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 45 mm | 42 mm |
| Weight | 283 g | 320 g |
| Color Screen | No | Yes |
| GPS | No | Yes |
| USB-C Charging | No | Yes |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Book Link | LINK | - |
| Price | $85 | $33 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | No | No |
| Value Score | A | B |
| Performance Score | B | C |
| Conclusions | I love the Zastone M7, bet you couldn’t have guessed that, right? But seriously, for a radio that I have seen for sale under $50, there is just no radio I have ever used that I prefer to this one except in very specific cases (such as I need something waterproof or disposable). How this thing is not the best-selling dual-band HT out there is a complete mystery to me. Buy the Zastone M7, love it, thank me later. | 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. |