Baofeng BF-T1 vs Baofeng GT-3TP - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Baofeng BF-T1 and Baofeng GT-3TP? 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-T1Baofeng GT-3TP
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Radio NameBaofeng BF-T1Baofeng GT-3TP
Bands70cm2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm0/12.9/4.5
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts3.7 v7.4 v
Rated mAh1500 mAh1800 mAh
Antenna Connector-M-SMA
Height w/ant105 mm303 mm
Width56 mm61 mm
Thickness w/clip31 mm50 mm
Weight102 g209 g
Color ScreenNoNo
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingNoNo
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book LinkLINKLINK
Price$23$26
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Rating by PriceCC
Rating OverallCC
Conclusions

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.

I really wanted to love the Baofeng GT-3TP, then I really disliked it, but after using it I have come to respect its capabilities even if I am not a huge fan of the misleading ads. The case, buttons, and screen certainly did not live up to what it was billed as, but the actual electronics inside make it a very serviceable unit.

If you want the Baofeng GT-3TP for a good radio that looks different and already has an outstanding antenna that won’t poke you in the side, this radio will absolutely not disappoint, particularly if like me, you are primarily on 2m. If, on the other hand, you want something that feels as sporty as the pictures suggest, you might want to look elsewhere (although in all honestly, I don’t know where).