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Baofeng BF-T6 vs NXGKET 811

What BF-T6 does better (1) and where 811 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-T6
Baofeng · 2026BF-T6
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ £25
vs
NXGKET 811
NXGKET · 2026811
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ £30
Higher score
2.2Range & power4.0
5.9Battery6.4

Why is BF-T6 better than 811?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+25%

Why is 811 better than BF-T6?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)3 km vs 5 km+67%
  2. Channels8 vs 162×
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-T6Baofeng BF-T6≈ £255.0
NXGKET 811NXGKET 811≈ £306.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels816
Maximum range (claimed)3 km5 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)98—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,200 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Width—35 mm
Height—60 mm
Depth—160 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—USB-C, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack23
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