Baofeng DM32 vs TYT MD-UV390

The Baofeng DM32 is the better choice for most users. The single most important differentiator is feature set and price. The DM32 includes APRS and GPS functionality that the TYT MD-UV390 lacks, costs $71 less, delivers higher transmit power at 8W versus 5W, and supports CHIRP programming. Owners report 4.5 out of 5 stars across 196 reviews for the DM32 compared to 4.0 out of 5 from 142 reviews for the TYT, though we lack the TYT's weight specification for a full comparison. The TYT does offer IP67 weather sealing if operating in harsh conditions matters to your application, but both radios are DMR-capable with no other digital mode overlap. The DM32 delivers more features, better documented owner satisfaction, and better value. Buy the Baofeng DM32 unless you specifically need the TYT's IP67 rating for demanding environments. Buy the TYT MD-UV390 if weather resistance is a hard requirement and you can accept fewer features at higher cost.