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Baofeng BF-888S vs Baofeng UV-82L

What BF-888S does better (1) and where UV-82L wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-888S
Baofeng · 2018BF-888S
3.7Score
1 advantage≈ £10
vs
Baofeng UV-82L
Baofeng · 2018UV-82L
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ £20
Higher score
3.1Range & power4.2
2.4Battery3.8

Why is BF-888S better than UV-82L?

  1. Weight180 g vs 238 g+32%

Why is UV-82L better than BF-888S?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-888SBaofeng BF-888S≈ £103.7
Baofeng UV-82LBaofeng UV-82L≈ £204.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsUHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges420–450 MHz144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels16—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,800 mAh
Design & durability
Weight180 g238 g
Display—Monochrome display
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Dual watch—Yes
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radio—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
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