Baofeng UV-98 Pro vs Baofeng 5RH Pro - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Baofeng UV-98 Pro 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-98 Pro | Baofeng 5RH Pro |
|---|---|---|
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| Radio Name | Baofeng UV-98 Pro | Baofeng 5RH |
| Bands | 2m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 1.1/1.9 | 7/4 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | mAh | 2500 mAh |
| Tested mAh | mAh | 1780 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | M-SMA | M-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 316 mm | 329 mm |
| Width | 63 mm | 62 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 46 mm | 42 mm |
| Weight | 280 g | 320 g |
| Color Screen | No | Yes |
| GPS | No | Yes |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Price | $40 | $33 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | No |
| Receiver Sensitivity 2m/70cm | 129/131 | - |
| Value Score | B | B |
| Performance Score | A | C |
| Ergonomics Score | A | - |
| Conclusions | Would I recommend the Baofeng UV-98 Pro? That depends. There is nothing really wrong with the radio, in fact it is a pretty good radio once you put a better antenna on it and if you don’t mind the lack of power. I really like the amount of choice in colors and accessories. The problem I have is that I think the UV-9R Plus is an objectively better radio for less money, and that is hard to overlook. Even if you add the price of a USB-C chargeable battery to the UV-9R Plus, it is still cheaper and still a better radio. And when you can swap that battery out in seconds without tools, I have a hard time wanting to carry the UV-98 Pro. If you really want a Baofeng UV-98 Pro, go for it, it works well, feels great in the hand, and so far, hasn’t let me down. If you are on the fence or want the best value for your buck in a waterproof radio that is ergonomically excellent, get the UV-9R instead. | 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. |