Baofeng BF-T1 vs Baofeng GT-5TP - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Baofeng BF-T1 and Baofeng GT-5TP? 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-5TP
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Radio NameBaofeng BF-T1Baofeng GT-5TP
Bands70cm2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm0/15.1/2.3
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts3.7 v7.4 v
Rated mAh1500 mAh2000 mAh
Antenna Connector-M-SMA
Height w/ant105 mm281 mm
Width56 mm58 mm
Thickness w/clip31 mm48 mm
Weight102 g243 g
Color ScreenNoNo
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingNoNo
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book LinkLINKLINK
Price$23$12
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Value ScoreCC
Performance ScoreCC
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 the Baofeng GT-5TP to be a better UV-82 than the UV-82. Not that there is anything wrong with the UV-82 per se, but they could have gone with the bigger keys, more power, and contrasting colors while leaving the rest alone, or even added some waterproofing, and had a really, really nice radio.

As it is, I am going to say the Baofeng GT-5TP is basically a different UV-82, no better, no worse, just different. If I had to choose one, I would probably pick this one because of the easier to read buttons and contrasting colors. That, of course, is just personal preference.

All of that being said, the Baofeng GT-5TP is a pretty good radio.