Baofeng BF-888s vs Baofeng BF-T1 - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Baofeng BF-888s and Baofeng BF-T1? Below you'll find a side-by-side comparison of key features, specifications, and performance to help you decide which handheld radio best fits your needs. Click the link below for a full review and detailed test results.

FeatureBaofeng BF-888sBaofeng BF-T1
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Radio NameBaofeng BF-888sBaofeng BF-T1
Bands70cm70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm0/1.20/1
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts3.7 v3.7 v
Rated mAh1500 mAh1500 mAh
Antenna ConnectorM-SMA-
Height w/ant212 mm105 mm
Width57 mm56 mm
Thickness w/clip47 mm31 mm
Weight158 g102 g
Color ScreenNoNo
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingNoNo
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book LinkLINKLINK
Price$20$23
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Rating by PriceAC
Rating OverallAC
Rating ErgonomicsC-
Conclusions

The Baofeng BF-888s is a fantastic radio for what it is meant for which is a very cheap, disposable radio for two or more licensed amateur radio operators to use to keep in touch when you can not, or do not want to carry your real radios.

I originally purchased a pair of these Baofeng BF-888s for my wife and me to carry at large outdoor events where it was entirely possible that a radio could get lost, stolen, or damaged. It was also nice that they weighed almost nothing, so I could carry it in a breast pocket or clipped to a collar.

I would never want a Baofeng BF-888s to replace one of my main radios, not even a Baofeng UV-5R, but for what it is intended for, it is a nice little radio.

The Baofeng BF-T1 is a nice pocket-sized radio which is perfectly usable for the amateur radio operator who wants something like a bubble-pack radio that can be programmed for ham frequencies. If this sounds like you, this might be the best walkie-talkie for you, much better than the non-programmable Motorola walkie-talkie amazon may carry.