 Baofeng |  Kenwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Models in the catalog | 41 | 14 |
| Models of the last 3 years | 21 | 5 |
| Years in the catalog | 2018–2026 | 2020–2026 |
| Median score | 5.6 | 4.8 |
| Median score, last 3 years | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| Best rated model | UV-9R plus · 8.8 | NX-1200D-FN-SET-1 · 8.6 |
By year
Models by release year
BaofengKenwood
Median score by year
Models of the last 3 years
Typical specs and features
| Spec | Baofeng | Kenwood |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum range (claimed) median | 6 km | 9 km |
| Transmit power median | 5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels median | 99 | 48 |
| Weight median | 200 g | 210 g |
| USB-C charging share of models | 73% | 0% |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) share of models | 17% | 20% |
| VOX (hands-free) share of models | 100% | 100% |
