Baofeng BF-E90 vs Baofeng BF-X3 - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Baofeng BF-E90 and Baofeng BF-X3? 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-E90Baofeng BF-X3
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Radio NameBaofeng BF-E90Baofeng BF-X3
Bands70cm2m, 1.25m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm0/.43/1.1
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts v8.4 v
Rated mAh mAh9500 mAh
Antenna Connector-M-SMA
Height w/ant mm254 mm
Width mm60 mm
Thickness w/clip mm50 mm
Weight111 g260 g
Color ScreenNoNo
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingNoNo
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book LinkLINKLINK
Price$20$45
Purchase Link-LINK
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Value ScoreDC
Performance ScoreDD
Conclusions

Between this Baofeng BF-E90 and the Baofeng BF-T1, I would have to go with the latter. I just can’t find a lot of reason to save a little money and go with this radio.

If I really needed to save money, I would probably go with the ArcShell AR6 over the Baofeng BF-E90 as it is all around a nicer radio. But then the ArcShell won’t really fit in a shirt pocket and weighs a little more.

I guess I would have to say that, in my opinion, you should steer clear of the Baofeng BF-E90 unless you have a specific reason for using it. I think the BF-T1 is all around a better choice, even if it does cost a little more money.

Unfortunately, the Baofeng BF-X3 plus looks like another attempt to juggle things around and sell yet another radio. There is nothing special here, your money is better spent on a Baofeng UV-9R plus.

To recap, the UV-9R has a better clip, volume knob shield, appears much more waterproof, feels more rugged, has a multicolored keypad, includes a better antenna, and is cheaper. I could go on, but why.