TYT MD-380 vs Abbree AR-730 - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between TYT MD-380 and Abbree AR-730? 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.

FeatureTYT MD-380Abbree AR-730
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Radio NameTYT MD-380Abbree AR-730
Bands70cm2m, 1.25m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm0/1.96/5.1
Digital ModeDMR-
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts7.4 v7.4 v
Rated mAh2000 mAh mAh
Tested mAh mAh1030 mAh
Antenna ConnectorF-SMAM-SMA
Height w/ant207 mm305 mm
Width61 mm56 mm
Thickness w/clip53 mm48 mm
Weight289 g205 g
Color ScreenYesYes
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingNoYes
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book LinkLINK-
Price$100$39
Purchase LinkLINK-
CHIRP ProgramNoYes
Rating by PriceCC
Rating OverallCD
Conclusions

If you are looking for a nice little radio that you are going to use primarily for DMR that won’t break the bank, the TYT MD-380 might just be your perfect little handheld. You could also go with the TYT MD-UV380 dual-band version if having 2m and 70cm bands appeals to you.

You might could find a TYT MD-380 used from someone who was upgrading to a dual-band radio, in which case you could get a real deal on a great little radio.

So would I recommend this Abbree AR-730? No. Although the radio did far better than I expected, considering the dismal crash and burn of their AR-518, it still has a very low value for dollar in my opinion. For the same price you could get a Tidradio TH-H3, which is in every way a far superior radio and comes with a clone of a Nagoya 771 antenna and a 2500mAh battery. The only advantage this radio has, is it comes in colors.