AnyTone AT-D890UV vs Baofeng DM-1701

The Baofeng DM-1701 is the clear winner here. Despite costing less than a quarter of the AnyTone's price, it scores 15 points higher overall and delivers superior performance across the board. For budget-conscious operators, this is a no-brainer.

The single most important differentiator is value for money. The DM-1701 achieves a 63/100 score at just $70, while the AT-D890UV costs $299 but only manages 48/100. You're essentially paying four times more for a notably worse radio. This gap is too significant to overlook.

The DM-1701 is ideal for new hams, casual users, and anyone unwilling to spend heavily on their first or backup handheld. The AnyTone makes sense only if you require specific features not present in the Baofeng, such as superior build quality or specialized software support not reflected in these specs, though the score suggests neither applies here.

Unless you have documented needs the DM-1701 doesn't meet, buy the Baofeng. At this price-to-performance ratio, the AnyTone is difficult to justify. The DM-1701 gives you a capable DMR radio without the premium markup.