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Baofeng BF-C3 vs Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver

What BF-C3 does better (1) and where G90 HF Transceiver wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-C3
Baofeng · 2026BF-C3
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ £40
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Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver
Xiegu · 2026G90 HF Transceiver
2 advantages
Dimensions

Size comparison

BF-C3G90 HF Transceiver
110 × 5030120 × 45210
BF-C3G90 HF TransceiverDifference
Height50 mm45 mm+5 mm
Width110 mm120 mm−10 mm
Depth30 mm210 mm−180 mm
Weight200 g1,630 g−1,430 g

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

Why is BF-C3 better than G90 HF Transceiver?

  1. Weight200 g vs 1,630 g8.2×

Why is G90 HF Transceiver better than BF-C3?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 20 W4×
  2. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-C3Baofeng BF-C3≈ £403.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz0.5 - 30 MHz
Transmit power5 W20 W
Channels16—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V13.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight200 g1,630 g
Width110 mm120 mm
Height50 mm45 mm
Depth30 mm210 mm
ShockproofYes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectorsmicro USB, 2,5 und 3,5 mm3,5mm Klinke
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