Baofeng DM32 vs Baofeng UV-28

The DM32 edges ahead, but your choice depends on which features you actually need.

The decisive difference is feature set. The DM32 includes DMR and APRS support plus GPS, while the UV-28 offers GPS and Bluetooth but no digital modes. If you operate on DMR networks or need APRS, the DM32 is your only option here. If you only want GPS and Bluetooth connectivity without digital mode capability, the UV-28 costs five dollars less.

Power output slightly favors the UV-28 at 10W versus the DM32's 8W, though both are competitive. The UV-28 supports CHIRP programming; the DM32 does not. Neither radio has an IP rating listed. Owners of the DM32 report satisfaction at 4.5 stars across 196 reviews; the UV-28 shows 4.1 stars from 44 reviews.

Buy the DM32 if you operate digital modes like DMR or need APRS capability. Buy the UV-28 if you want basic GPS and Bluetooth in the budget handheld category and do not require digital mode features.

The DM32 is the safer pick overall given the larger owner feedback sample and its digital mode capabilities, though the UV-28 remains viable if those features do not suit your operating style.