Baofeng NA-K61 vs Baofeng NA-K6 - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Baofeng NA-K61 and Baofeng NA-K6? 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-K61 | Baofeng NA-K6 |
|---|---|---|
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| Radio Name | Baofeng NA-K61 | Baofeng NA-K6 |
| Bands | 2m, 1.25m, 70cm | 2m, 1.25m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 4.8/2 | 3/1.9 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 2400 mAh | 2600 mAh |
| Tested mAh | 2080 mAh | 2060 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | M-SMA | M-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 320 mm | 266 mm |
| Width | 62 mm | 63 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Weight | 315 g | 295 g |
| Color Screen | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Price | $19 | $25 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | Yes |
| Receiver Sensitivity 2m/70cm | 132/131 | 132.0/133.0 dBm |
| Value Score | A | A |
| Performance Score | C | B |
| Ergonomics Score | C | C |
| Conclusions | So it’s time for that question, would I recommend it? Like all radios, the answer to that is both yes and no. It does not fit my hand very well at all, so if you have large hands, you might want to try one before you buy it. This radio is absolutely an improvement over the standard UV-5R as far as the screen, charging capabilities, and battery life are concerned. Where it comes up short is price versus performance, but only if you look at the Baofeng NA-K61 from just a dual-band perspective. A UV-5R has almost the same power output with substantially less spurious emissions. It also cost a bit less. Since you can add a USB-C chargeable battery to a UV-5R for very little money, it might make more sense for someone on a very tight budget who only needs standard dual-band functionality. Where this radio shines is that it adds 1.25m TX/RX, and several other receive bands, for just a few dollars more than a UV-5R, which makes the Baofeng NA-K61 a pretty good deal. | 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. |