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Baofeng BF-33C vs NXGKET 811

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

Baofeng BF-33C
Baofeng · 2026BF-33C
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ £45
Higher score
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NXGKET 811
NXGKET · 2026811
6.5Score
0 advantages≈ £30
3.9Range & power3.9
6.9Battery6.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

BF-33C811
168 × 573535 × 60160
BF-33C811Difference
Height57 mm60 mm−3 mm
Width168 mm35 mm+133 mm
Depth35 mm160 mm−125 mm

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

Why is BF-33C better than 811?

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

Why is 811 better than BF-33C?

811 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-33CBaofeng BF-33C≈ £456.9
NXGKET 811NXGKET 811≈ £306.5
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 capacity1,400 mAh1,200 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time48 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight150 g—
Width168 mm35 mm
Height57 mm60 mm
Depth35 mm160 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-CUSB-C, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack33
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