Baofeng BF-F9V2 vs Baofeng BF-X3

Trying to choose between Baofeng BF-F9V2 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.

Feature	Baofeng BF-F9V2	Baofeng BF-X3
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Radio Name	Baofeng BF-F9V2	Baofeng BF-X3
Bands	2m, 70cm	2m, 1.25m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm	4.7/4.9	3/1.1
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Battery Volts	7.4 v	8.4 v
Rated mAh	2100 mAh	9500 mAh
Antenna Connector	M-SMA	M-SMA
Height w/ant	243 mm	254 mm
Width	58 mm	60 mm
Thickness w/clip	44 mm	50 mm
Weight	221 g	260 g
Color Screen	No	No
GPS	No	No
USB-C Charging	No	No
Review Link	LINK	LINK
Book Link	LINK	LINK
Price	$25	$45
Purchase Link	LINK	LINK
CHIRP Program	Yes	Yes
Rating by Price	B	C
Rating Overall	C	D
Conclusions	Overall, I really like this Baofeng BF-F9V2+ as a UV-5R replacement. It improves on the original in signal strength and a little in clarity, gives you a bigger battery, and removes the useless BAND button. The only problem they introduced in the process really was the addition of a gloss screen, which may or may not bother you. For me, I might instead of the Baofeng BF-F9V2+ pick up a BF-F8+ for the better screen or stick with my overall favorite cheap Chinese radio, the Baofeng UV-9R+ because I like the waterproof radio along with the better belt clip and little shield for the knob, but that is just me. The Baofeng BF-F9V2+ is clearly a good replacement or upgrade for the UV-5R, and certainly one to keep your eye on.	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.