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Baofeng BF-88E vs Hunicom H-628

What BF-88E does better (1) and where H-628 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-88E
Baofeng · 2026BF-88E
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ £25
Higher score
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Hunicom H-628
Hunicom · 2026H-628
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ £19
3.9Range & power3.9
4.9Features8.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

BF-88EH-628
168 × 5734153 × 2564
BF-88EH-628Difference
Height57 mm25 mm+32 mm
Width168 mm153 mm+15 mm
Depth34 mm64 mm−30 mm

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

Why is BF-88E better than H-628?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · H-628: No

Why is H-628 better than BF-88E?

  1. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-88EBaofeng BF-88E≈ £255.7
Hunicom H-628Hunicom H-628≈ £194.9
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)260—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight150 g—
Width168 mm153 mm
Height57 mm25 mm
Depth34 mm64 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackOrange, Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—2
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