Baofeng UV-32 vs Baofeng 5RH Pro - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Baofeng UV-32 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 UV-32 | Baofeng 5RH Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Radio Name | Baofeng UV-32 | Baofeng 5RH |
| Bands | 2m, 1.25m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 5/3 | 7/4 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 2500 mAh | 2500 mAh |
| Tested mAh | 2590 mAh | 1780 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | M-SMA | M-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 352 mm | 329 mm |
| Width | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | N/A mm | 42 mm |
| Weight | 390 g | 320 g |
| Color Screen | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Price | $39 | $33 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | No | No |
| Receiver Sensitivity 2m/70cm | 134/132 | - |
| Value Score | C | B |
| Performance Score | D | C |
| Ergonomics Score | C | - |
| Conclusions | Even though this large type of radio is not really something I’m into, I had high hopes for a radio sharing firmware with a DMR version, having GNSS, and having a large battery for extended use. Unfortunately the Baofeng UV-32 falls short. Would I recommend the radio? No. I don’t like the holster, the lack of a belt clip, the plastic ring around the PTT button, the terrible antenna, for the ridiculous amount of spurious emissions robbing power and shortening the life of the electronics. I’m sorry but nice colors, including transparent, and a battery that actually tests above its rating, are not enough to even start getting past its shortcomings. It seems like lately all the radios I reviewed I would not recommend. I really hope that this is not a new trend. | 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. |