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Baofeng C3 Pro vs Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver

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

Baofeng C3 Pro
Baofeng · 2026C3 Pro
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ £18
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Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver
Xiegu · 2026G90 HF Transceiver
2 advantages
Dimensions

Size comparison

C3 ProG90 HF Transceiver
125 × 6030120 × 45210
C3 ProG90 HF TransceiverDifference
Height60 mm45 mm+15 mm
Width125 mm120 mm+5 mm
Depth30 mm210 mm−180 mm
Weight175 g1,630 g−1,455 g

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

Why is C3 Pro better than G90 HF Transceiver?

  1. Weight175 g vs 1,630 g9.3×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · G90 HF Transceiver: No

Why is G90 HF Transceiver better than C3 Pro?

  1. Transmit power2 W vs 20 W10×
  2. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng C3 ProBaofeng C3 Pro≈ £183.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz0.5 - 30 MHz
Transmit power2 W20 W
Channels16—
Maximum range (claimed)6 km—
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V13.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight175 g1,630 g
Width125 mm120 mm
Height60 mm45 mm
Depth30 mm210 mm
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
FlashlightYes—
Key lock—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm3,5mm Klinke
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