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Baofeng BF-888S vs Baofeng GT-1

What BF-888S does better (1) and where GT-1 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-888S
Baofeng · 2018BF-888S
3.7Score
1 advantage≈ £10
Higher score
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Baofeng GT-1
Baofeng · 2018GT-1
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ £10
3.1Range & power2.8
2.4Battery2.4

Why is BF-888S better than GT-1?

  1. Weight180 g vs 500 g2.8×

Why is GT-1 better than BF-888S?

GT-1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-888SBaofeng BF-888S≈ £103.7
Baofeng GT-1Baofeng GT-1≈ £103.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsUHFUHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges420–450 MHz400–470 MHz, 420–450 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels1616
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,500 mAh
Design & durability
Weight180 g500 g
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
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