AnyTone AT-D168UV vs TYT MD-UV390

The TYT MD-UV390 is the better choice for most buyers.

The decisive factor is owner feedback. The MD-UV390 has a 4.0 out of 5 rating from 142 reviews, while the AT-D168UV scores 3.7 out of 5 from only 16 reviews. That's substantially more buyer data pointing to stronger real-world satisfaction with the TYT.

On paper, the radios are nearly identical. Both deliver 5W of TX power and support DMR. The AT-D168UV adds APRS, which the TYT lacks, but this is a niche feature. The AT-D168UV weighs 220g; we don't have the TYT's weight. The MD-UV390 carries an IP67 rating, giving it documented weather resistance; the AT-D168UV lists no IP rating. The AT-D168UV costs $19 more.

Buy the MD-UV390 if you want the radio owners report works reliably in the field and you don't specifically need APRS. Buy the AT-D168UV only if APRS capability is essential to your use case and the smaller sample of owners' experiences suits your needs.

The TYT MD-UV390 is the safer recommendation based on the weight of user evidence and equivalent core features at a lower price.