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Cobra ACXT1035R FLT vs Baofeng UV-5R

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Baofeng UV-5R is cheaper at $22.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Cobra ACXT1035R FLT Baofeng UV-5R
US price $22.99
BrandCobraBaofeng
Released
Radio service frs dual
Channels 22 128
Max power watts 4
Claimed range miles 37
Privacy codes 121
Battery type aa li-ion
Battery life hrs 12
Water resistance rating IP67
Noaa weather alerts Yes No
Display type mono-lcd mono-lcd
Weight grams 204.1

Sources — Cobra ACXT1035R FLT: cobra.com (verified 2026-07-13). Baofeng UV-5R: baofengradio.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Cobra ACXT1035R FLT and Baofeng UV-5R?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Radio service: Cobra ACXT1035R FLT frs vs Baofeng UV-5R dual
  • Channels: Cobra ACXT1035R FLT 22 vs Baofeng UV-5R 128
  • Battery type: Cobra ACXT1035R FLT aa vs Baofeng UV-5R li-ion
  • Noaa weather alerts: Cobra ACXT1035R FLT true vs Baofeng UV-5R false

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