Wouxun KG-UVD1P vs Baofeng UV-13R - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Wouxun KG-UVD1P and Baofeng UV-13R? 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.

FeatureWouxun KG-UVD1PBaofeng UV-13R
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Radio NameWouxun KG-UVD1PBaofeng UV-13R
Bands2m, 70cm2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm4.5/2.53/2
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts7.4 v7.4 v
Rated mAh1700 mAh1500 mAh
Tested mAh1810 mAh mAh
Antenna ConnectorM-SMAM-SMA
Height w/ant300 mm265 mm
Width61 mm57 mm
Thickness w/clip52 mm43 mm
Weight266 g249 g
Color ScreenNoNo
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingNoNo
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book Link-LINK
Price$115$50
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Rating by PriceDD
Rating OverallCD
Conclusions

Would I recommend this radio? No. Not because it is necessarily bad, because actually it is a pretty good radio. The problem is the Wouxun KG-UVD1P is just too much money for what you get. There are much better value propositions out there. Heck, some of the new super-cheap Baofeng radios have improved menu structures and GPS for less than half of what this radio costs.

If you got one as a present or found a great deal on a used one, awesome! Use it and enjoy. You might not want to spend your hard-earned cash on it though.

I absolutely am not a fan of the Baofeng UV-13R series radios, which should be obvious by now. It is built fairly well and does its job fairly well, but beyond that, not much positive can be said.

If you need a radio that can be charged directly via USB-C, then the Baofeng UV-13R might be a workable solution. I can not think of another reason to buy one of these, and even that is a stretch.