Zastone M7 vs Baofeng UV-5RM - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Zastone M7 and Baofeng UV-5RM? 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 UV-5RM |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Radio Name | Zastone M7 | Baofeng UV-5RM |
| Bands | 2m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 4.2/2 | 7/5.5 |
| 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 | 332 mm |
| Width | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 45 mm | 53 mm |
| Weight | 283 g | 310 g |
| Color Screen | No | Yes |
| GPS | No | No |
| USB-C Charging | No | Yes |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Book Link | LINK | - |
| Price | $85 | $23 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | No | Yes |
| Rating by Price | A | B |
| Rating Overall | 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. | The Baofeng UV-5RM Plus is a good successor to the venerable UV-5R. It is slightly more expensive (still under $30 at the time of writing) and it doesn’t come with a drop-in charger, which I really like having. I also really do not like having to use the programming software to change simple options, and that red menu in small font is almost a deal-breaker for me. On the plus side, the Baofeng UF-5RM Plus is more comfortable in my hand, has a much easier to read screen when it is on, and puts out one of the most powerful and least messy signals of any radio even remotely in its class. Do I recommend the radio? For the money, yes. I probably won’t trade in my UV-9R Plus on it, even though technically it is a “better” radio. But yes, it is an excellent value for the money. |