Baofeng K68 vs Baofeng UV-82 - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Baofeng K68 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.

FeatureBaofeng K68Baofeng UV-82
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Radio NameBaofeng K68Baofeng UV-82
Bands2m, 1.25m, 70cm2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm3.7/2.14.5/1.4
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts7.4 v7.4 v
Rated mAh3000 mAh2800 mAh
Tested mAh2060 mAh mAh
Antenna ConnectorM-SMAM-SMA
Height w/ant267 mm281 mm
Width63 mm61 mm
Thickness w/clip55 mm48 mm
Weight315 g238 g
Color ScreenNoNo
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingYesNo
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book Link-LINK
Price$24$20
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Receiver Sensitivity 2m/70cm131.6 dBm / 118.5 dBm-
Value ScoreAC
Performance ScoreCC
Ergonomics ScoreB-
Conclusions

Would I recommend the Baofeng K68? Nope. Overall, it is not a bad radio for what it is, and at its price point. The problem I have is that there are radios like the Baofeng 5RM for the same or less money, that are better overall radios. Spend a little more, and you could go with one of my favorite beginner radios, the Tidradio TD-H8, or even the BF-F8HP Pro with GPS.

If you have one already, or you get one as a gift, nothing wrong with it.

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.
Overall, my Baofeng UV-82 has been a good and reliable radio for the price and one of my favorite Baofeng radio models.