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Baofeng BF-88E vs NXGKET 811

What BF-88E does better (0) and where 811 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-88E
Baofeng · 2026BF-88E
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ £25
vs
NXGKET 811
NXGKET · 2026811
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ £30
Higher score
3.9Range & power3.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

BF-88E811
168 × 573435 × 60160
BF-88E811Difference
Height57 mm60 mm−3 mm
Width168 mm35 mm+133 mm
Depth34 mm160 mm−126 mm

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

Why is BF-88E better than 811?

BF-88E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is 811 better than BF-88E?

  1. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-88EBaofeng BF-88E≈ £255.7
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)260—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight150 g—
Width168 mm35 mm
Height57 mm60 mm
Depth34 mm160 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-CUSB-C, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—3
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