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Baofeng BF-888S vs Baofeng V1D

What BF-888S does better (0) and where V1D wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-888S
Baofeng · 2018BF-888S
3.7Score
0 advantages≈ £10
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Baofeng V1D
Baofeng · 2025V1D
0 advantages≈ £10
2.4Battery2.4

Why is BF-888S better than V1D?

BF-888S has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is V1D better than BF-888S?

V1D has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-888SBaofeng BF-888S≈ £103.7
Baofeng V1DBaofeng V1D≈ £10
Radio & range
Radio standardsUHFUHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges420–450 MHz400–480 MHz
Transmit power5 W—
Channels1616
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,500 mAh
Design & durability
Weight180 g180 g
Width—62 mm
Height—124 mm
Depth—38 mm
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYes—
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