AnyTone AT-D890UV vs TYT MD-UV390

The MD-UV390 is the clear winner for most buyers. Both radios share identical digital mode support, limited to DMR only, and neither offers APRS, GPS, Bluetooth, or other digital features. The decisive difference is price and owner feedback. The MD-UV390 costs $121 versus $309 for the AT-D890UV, a significant gap for radios with matching capabilities. More importantly, the MD-UV390 has 142 Amazon reviews averaging 4.0 out of 5, giving real evidence of owner experience across a large sample. The AT-D890UV has only five reviews at 4.8 out of 5, too small a sample to reliably represent performance. We lack the AT-D890UV's transmit wattage, and we don't have the MD-UV390's weight, so those comparisons cannot be made. The MD-UV390 lists IP67 weather protection; we have no IP rating for the AT-D890UV.

The MD-UV390 should be your pick unless you have specific reasons to prefer the AT-D890UV's unknown features. The AT-D890UV might appeal only to buyers who need something those five reviewers found compelling enough to rate highly. For budget-conscious users seeking DMR capability with broader owner validation, the MD-UV390 delivers better value.