Wouxun KG-UVD1P vs Baofeng UV-21 - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Wouxun KG-UVD1P and Baofeng UV-21? 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-21
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Radio NameWouxun KG-UVD1PBaofeng UV-21
Bands2m, 70cm2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm4.5/2.53.4/2
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts7.4 v8.4 v
Rated mAh1700 mAh mAh
Tested mAh1810 mAh1460 mAh
Antenna ConnectorM-SMAM-SMA
Height w/ant300 mm327 mm
Width61 mm63 mm
Thickness w/clip52 mm54 mm
Weight266 g300 g
Color ScreenNoYes
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingNoYes
Review LinkLINKLINK
Price$115$25
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Rating by PriceDA
Rating OverallCA
Rating Ergonomics-A
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.

Do I recommend this radio? Sure. It provides a good, solid performing set of electronics housed in a comfortable exterior shell. It even comes with an antenna that isn’t complete trash. Would I recommend the Baofeng UV-21, UV-21R or UV-21 Pro? It’s a toss-up between the 21 and 21r as I am just not seeing a real difference, and I would stay away from the extra cost of the 21 Pro unless I really needed GPS in my car, in my phone, and in my radio.