Baofeng K68 vs Baofeng UV-K5 - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Baofeng K68 and Baofeng UV-K5? 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-K5
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Radio NameBaofeng K68Baofeng UV-K5
Bands2m, 1.25m, 70cm2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm3.7/2.16/5
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts7.4 v7.4 v
Rated mAh3000 mAh2500 mAh
Tested mAh2060 mAh1780 mAh
Antenna ConnectorM-SMAM-SMA
Height w/ant267 mm328 mm
Width63 mm62 mm
Thickness w/clip55 mm53 mm
Weight315 g315 g
Color ScreenNoYes
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingYesYes
Review LinkLINKLINK
Price$24$24
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Receiver Sensitivity 2m/70cm131.6 dBm / 118.5 dBm-
Rating by PriceAF
Rating OverallCF
Rating ErgonomicsBC
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.

The Baofeng UV-K5 Plus is a well-rounded beginner radio with some nice accessories and reasonable performance. Where it really falls short is in its spurious emissions. This is the single worst radio I have ever seen. It is so bad that it single-handedly lowers the average of all Baofeng radios 61% (so I omit it as an outlier).

So would I recommend the K5Plus? LOL! There are a ton of better radios out there, pick anything but this. The Baofeng UV-5RM Plus is a better radio and a better value. Just stay away from this horrible piece of.....equipment.