Baofeng BF-X3 vs Baofeng DM-V1 - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Baofeng BF-X3 and Baofeng DM-V1? 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-X3 | Baofeng DM-V1 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Radio Name | Baofeng BF-X3 | Baofeng DM-V1 |
| Bands | 2m, 1.25m, 70cm | 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 3/1.1 | .3 |
| Digital Mode | - | DMR |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 8.4 v | 3.7 v |
| Rated mAh | 9500 mAh | 2000 mAh |
| Tested mAh | mAh | 1610 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | M-SMA | M-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 254 mm | 220 mm |
| Width | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 50 mm | 43 mm |
| Weight | 260 g | 192 g |
| Color Screen | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| USB-C Charging | No | No |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Book Link | LINK | LINK |
| Price | $45 | $30 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | No |
| Rating by Price | C | D |
| Rating Overall | D | F |
| Conclusions | 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. | Just no, do not buy a Baofeng DM-V1. If you somehow wind up with a Baofeng DM-V1 in your possession, do not waste your time and just dump it in the nearest electronics recycling bin. Personally, I have dreams of more of a Viking funeral, but there hasn’t been much rain around here lately, and I have a lot of pine trees. |