Baofeng NA-K6 vs Baofeng BF-X3 - Comparison in 2025

Trying to choose between Baofeng NA-K6 and Baofeng BF-X3? 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	Baofeng NA-K6	Baofeng BF-X3
Image
Radio Name	Baofeng NA-K6	Baofeng BF-X3
Bands	2m, 1.25m, 70cm	2m, 1.25m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm	3/1.9	3/1.1
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Battery Volts	7.4 v	8.4 v
Rated mAh	2600 mAh	9500 mAh
Tested mAh	2060 mAh	mAh
Antenna Connector	M-SMA	M-SMA
Height w/ant	266 mm	254 mm
Width	63 mm	60 mm
Thickness w/clip	55 mm	50 mm
Weight	295 g	260 g
Color Screen	No	No
GPS	No	No
USB-C Charging	Yes	No
Review Link	LINK	LINK
Book Link	-	LINK
Price	$25	$45
Purchase Link	LINK	LINK
CHIRP Program	Yes	Yes
Receiver Sensitivity 2m/70cm	132.0/133.0 dBm	-
Rating by Price	A	C
Rating Overall	B	D
Rating Ergonomics	C	-
Conclusions	This is a better radio than the K68, but the differences are very minor. The receiver sensitivity is a little better, the transmitted audio is a little better, and the transmitted signal is a little better. Note my repeated use of the word “little”. If you were going to choose between the two, this one is just a tad better option, although both are poor choices considering the amazing radios out there like the Tidradio H3 and H8, as well as the Baofeng 5RM. No, this is not that bad, but it isn’t that great either. You have better options for your money.	Unfortunately, the Baofeng BF-X3 plus looks like another attempt to juggle things around and sell yet another radio. There is nothing special here, your money is better spent on a Baofeng UV-9R plus. To recap, the UV-9R has a better clip, volume knob shield, appears much more waterproof, feels more rugged, has a multicolored keypad, includes a better antenna, and is cheaper. I could go on, but why.