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AWANFI 811 vs Baofeng BF-33C

What 811 does better (0) and where BF-33C wins (1) — every spec side by side.

AWANFI 811
AWANFI · 2026811
6.5Score
0 advantages≈ £45
vs
Baofeng BF-33C
Baofeng · 2026BF-33C
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ £45
Higher score
3.9Range & power3.9
6.6Battery6.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

811BF-33C
35 × 60160168 × 5735
811BF-33CDifference
Height60 mm57 mm+3 mm
Width35 mm168 mm−133 mm
Depth160 mm35 mm+125 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 811 better than BF-33C?

811 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is BF-33C better than 811?

  1. Battery capacity1,200 mAh vs 1,400 mAh+17%
Specifications

Side by side

AWANFI 811AWANFI 811≈ £456.5
Baofeng BF-33CBaofeng BF-33C≈ £456.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)5 km5 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones1010
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,200 mAh1,400 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—48 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—150 g
Width35 mm168 mm
Height60 mm57 mm
Depth160 mm35 mm
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack43
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