BAOFENG UV-5RM Plus Amateur Radio Multi-Band Walkie Talkie, Rechargeable Handheld Radio with Long Range, Frequency Copy, Airb
Product details checked 5 September 2026
No longer listed on Amazon. We have kept this page for reference. Alternatives from the same shelf are below.
Overview
BAOFENG UV-5RM Plus Amateur Radio Multi-Band Walkie Talkie is no longer listed on Amazon. We have kept this page because it was part of our radio communication shelf, and the comparison below still shows where it stood while it was on sale. According to the listing: 5R: The UV-5RM Plus offers you an expanded receiving frequency band covering aviation and police bands, an expanded battery from 1800mAh to 2500mAh with USB-C charging. With the open-source firmware upgrades, you have the freedom to tweak and customize settings to ensure the walkie-talkie perfectly fits your communication needs. Those are the seller's own claims rather than our testing, so treat them as a starting point. On Amazon it holds 4.5 out of 5 from 408 ratings. What that score is worth next to its rivals is set out below.
- Brand
- BAOFENG
- Amazon rating
- 4.5 / 5 from 408 ratings
- vs Radio Communication
- 0.1 above the category median of 4.4
- Rank in category
- 7 of 38 rated radio communication we track
- Price position
- Mid-priced (category spans £6.59 to £210)
- How proven
- Moderate review volume
Price range as of · details
How it compares in Radio Communication
Across the 38 rated radio communication products we track, the typical score is 4.4 out of 5. This one sits at 4.5, which is around the middle of the category. Ratings alone will not separate it from its rivals here, so price and the specifics below matter more than the star count.
It carries 408 ratings against a category median of 356. That is enough of a base to take the score seriously without treating it as settled.
On price it sits in the middle third of a category running from £6.59 to £210, where the midpoint is about £37.02. That is the part of the range where most sensible buys sit, neither cutting corners nor paying for the name.
Category prices as of · details
Worked out from the 38 radio communication products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Key features, as the manufacturer lists them
Taken from the product listing via Amazon's product API. These are the seller's claims, not our test results.
- Upgraded Version of UV-5R: The UV-5RM Plus offers you ❶ an expanded receiving frequency band covering aviation and police bands, ❷ an expanded battery from 1800mAh to 2500mAh with USB-C charging, a new ❸ one-key frequency copy function and ➍ manual DTMF dial function. The radio features a larger ➎ 1.77'' color display.
- Customizable Communication: With the open-source firmware upgrades, you have the freedom to tweak and customize settings to ensure the walkie-talkie perfectly fits your communication needs. Whether you need special features or customized settings, the UV-5RM Plus allows you to create a communication device that fits your exact needs.
- Wide Frequency Coverage: Wide frequency coverage lets you explore the airwaves with confidence. Transmits on frequencies 144-146 & 430-440MHz.
- One-button frequency copy function: Use the frequency search and copy button to copy frequencies and quickly streamline communication processes. Improve efficiency and response times with this intuitive feature.
- Powerful design: With a generous 999 channels, as well as 104 CDCSS and 50 CTCSS options, our radios offer unparalleled versatility. VOX and squelch are effortless to adjust, while simplified DTMF setup ensures seamless operation. All of these features are powered by a long-lasting 2500mAh battery.
