Wouxun KG-UV9p vs Baofeng UV-9R Plus - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Wouxun KG-UV9p and Baofeng UV-9R Plus? 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 | Wouxun KG-UV9p | Baofeng UV-9R Plus |
|---|---|---|
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| Radio Name | Wouxun KG-UV9p | Baofeng UV-9R Plus |
| Bands | 2m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 7/1.3 | 3.75 |
| Digital Mode | - | 2 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 3200 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | F-SMA | M-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 325 mm | 275 mm |
| Width | 59 mm | 64 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 46 mm | 45 mm |
| Weight | 300 g | 272 g |
| Color Screen | Yes | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| USB-C Charging | No | No |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Book Link | LINK | LINK |
| Price | $179 | $23 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | Yes |
| Rating by Price | C | B |
| Rating Overall | C | A |
| Rating Ergonomics | - | A |
| Conclusions | Before I bought one, I wanted to write off the Wouxun KG-UV9p as a very overpriced Baofeng. That just isn’t fair, and I have to admit that I am now looking forward to reviewing more Wouxun radios. It is a very solid offering. The biggest question here for me is, is the Wouxun KG-UV9p worth the price when you can get radios like the Alinco DJ-MD5, Alinco DJ-VX50T, Yaesu FT-60R, Yaesu FT-70DR, or a Baofeng UV-9R? My opinion is no, I would much rather have either of the Yaesu radios for around the same price. No, they do not offer some of the more creative capabilities like the ability to turn your radio into a cross band repeater in seconds, but I don’t really need that feature. The Yaesu radios will destroy the Wouxun in audio reception and transmission which beats power every time, and also have a higher build quality. Heck, the Yaesu FT-70DR includes their digital fusion modes. If you get one for your birthday, it’s a fine radio. If you are spending your hard-earned cash, there are better options in this price range. | The Baofeng UV-9R Plus is a little trickier to use than a UV-5R, it requires different accessories and programming cable, transmits less power and is less frequency accurate, but I would rather carry it than the UV-5R every day of the week and twice on Sundays. It sounds better, fits in my hand better, has nicer buttons, is supposedly waterproof, has a bigger battery, and has a nicer belt clip. Sometimes, it is not about the charts and graphs, sometimes it is about what you want to carry. Odds are if you see me carrying a Baofeng, the Baofeng UV-9R Plus will be it. |