AnyTone AT-D890UV vs Baofeng DM32

The Baofeng DM32 is the clear winner for most users. Despite costing one-fifth the price, it outscores the AT-D890UV significantly with an 82/100 overall rating versus 48/100. The single most important differentiator is value proposition: the DM32 delivers comparable DMR capability plus GPS and APRS functionality at a fraction of the cost, while also supporting CHIRP programming and offering known specifications across the board. The AT-D890UV's mysterious TX power rating and missing weight specification suggest incomplete product documentation, which raises questions about the radio itself.

The DM32 should appeal to budget-conscious operators and anyone needing GPS or APRS features. The AT-D890UV might interest experienced users who specifically require features not yet detailed in this comparison or who prefer AnyTone's ecosystem for other reasons, though current information doesn't support that choice.

Buy the Baofeng DM32 unless you have specific requirements the AT-D890UV uniquely fulfills. At $54 with superior specs and a higher reliability score, it's the obvious recommendation for anyone entering DMR or wanting to upgrade their handheld arsenal.