JJCC JC-8629 vs Baofeng UV-82 - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between JJCC JC-8629 and Baofeng UV-82? 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 | JJCC JC-8629 | Baofeng UV-82 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Radio Name | JJCC JC-8629 | Baofeng UV-82 |
| Bands | 2m, 1.25m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 5.1/3 | 4.5/1.4 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 2000 mAh | 2800 mAh |
| Tested mAh | 1680 mAh | mAh |
| Antenna Connector | M-SMA | M-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 294 mm | 281 mm |
| Width | 65 mm | 61 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 54 mm | 48 mm |
| Weight | 243 g | 238 g |
| Color Screen | Yes | No |
| GPS | Yes | No |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | No |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Book Link | - | LINK |
| Price | $53 | $20 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | Yes |
| Rating by Price | A | C |
| Rating Overall | C | C |
| Conclusions | I bet this review has me sounding like a fanboy, but it certainly did not start out that way. Every time I tested the radio it surprised me, in a good way. It isn’t often I test a radio that, for the price, I can’t find a real flaw in. Trust me, I try. Would I recommend the radio? Absolutely and without reservation. The only thing that gives me any kind of pause is that JJCC does not seem to be a known entity, and they only have a few models out, so reliability and parts availability (think batteries) is an unknown. Other than that, I am shocked at how good this radio is for the price. And no, they did not send me this radio for free, I paid full price as I do with 95% of the radios I review. | I look at this radio as a slight upgrade to the UV-5R. It does everything the UV-5R does and has a few nice additions, making it a better value for the money. The only reason to choose a UV-5R over this would be if you had Baofeng UV-5R accessories such as batteries, then you might be better off with a Baofeng BF-F8HP, UV-5R, DM-5R, etc. If you needed a Baofeng waterproof radio, maybe the UV-9R would be a better choice. |