Baofeng BF-X3 vs Baofeng GT-3TP - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Baofeng BF-X3 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-X3Baofeng GT-3TP
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Radio NameBaofeng BF-X3Baofeng GT-3TP
Bands2m, 1.25m, 70cm2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm3/1.12.9/4.5
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts8.4 v7.4 v
Rated mAh9500 mAh1800 mAh
Antenna ConnectorM-SMAM-SMA
Height w/ant254 mm303 mm
Width60 mm61 mm
Thickness w/clip50 mm50 mm
Weight260 g209 g
Color ScreenNoNo
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingNoNo
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book LinkLINKLINK
Price$45$26
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Rating by PriceCC
Rating OverallDC
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.

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).