Baofeng 5RM vs Radioddity GA-510

The Baofeng 5RM is the winner here. Both radios share identical core specifications: 10W transmission power, no digital modes, and CHIRP software support. Neither has a listed IP rating. The deciding factors are price and what owners report. The 5RM costs $27 versus the GA-510's $37, a meaningful $10 difference for radios with the same output power and capabilities. Owners report 4.4 out of 5 stars on the 5RM across 720 reviews, compared to 4.3 out of 5 on the GA-510 from 602 reviews, so buyer satisfaction runs slightly higher on the less expensive option. The GA-510 provides a known weight of 299g while the 5RM's weight is unknown, but this single missing specification does not offset the price advantage and marginally higher owner rating.

Buy the Baofeng 5RM if you want the better value and slightly higher reported satisfaction from a larger review base. Buy the Radioddity GA-510 only if knowing the exact weight beforehand matters for your use case and you do not mind paying more for the same transmitted power and features.

Go with the Baofeng 5RM.