RadioRanked verdict
Updated Oct 2026Baofeng DM-32UV Pro vs Y23UV-98PLUS
Our pick
Baofeng DM-32UV Pro$59.46
The Baofeng DM-32UV Pro is the clear winner here, offering better listed specifications for the money.
Both radios share the same transmit power and GPS capability, but the Baofeng adds DMR support, a meaningful feature for digital mode enthusiasts. At $60 versus $78, the Baofeng costs less while delivering more. The single most important differentiator is DMR capability combined with price advantage. We lack weight data for the Y23UV-98PLUS, so that's not a factor in this comparison.
Owner feedback favors the Baofeng, with 153 Amazon reviewers reporting 4.4 out of 5 stars compared to the Y23UV-98PLUS's 4.0 stars from just 16 reviews. The Baofeng's larger review sample gives more confidence in what buyers are experiencing.
The Baofeng DM-32UV Pro should appeal to anyone wanting dual-mode digital capability without overspending. The Y23UV-98PLUS makes sense only if you specifically need APRS and GPS but have no interest in DMR, though that's a narrow use case at a premium price.
Buy the Baofeng DM-32UV Pro. It delivers better specified features at a lower price, backed by more substantial owner feedback.
By use case
Which should you buy?
First-time digital mode explorer on a budget
Costs less and adds DMR, so newcomers can explore digital modes without overspending.
Baofeng DM-32UV ProCamping APRS tracker wanting simple operation
Offers a higher portability score and covers basic APRS tracking without the extra DMR complexity.
Y23UV-98PLUSWeekend hiker needing a rugged handheld
Carries a published IP67 rating, which the other model does not list.
Baofeng DM-32UV ProBeginner licensee wanting an easy first radio
Scores higher for beginners and keeps features focused on core APRS and GPS use.
Y23UV-98PLUSOperator programming many repeaters and talkgroups
Holds 4000 channels versus 1024, which suits users programming many repeaters and talkgroups.
Baofeng DM-32UV Pro
Reasons to choose Baofeng DM-32UV Pro
- 24% cheaper ($59.46 vs $78.28)
- 4x more memory channels (4,000 vs 1,024)
- Has DMR digital mode
- Has Bluetooth
- IP67 water resistance
- FCC equipment authorization on file
Reasons to choose Y23UV-98PLUS
- Has color TFT display
Spec battle
Spec-by-spec breakdown
Made your choice?
Baofeng DM-32UV ProPICK
$59.46 on AmazonY23UV-98PLUS
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