Baofeng UV-9R Plus vs Baofeng UV-25

Trying to choose between Baofeng UV-9R Plus and Baofeng UV-25? 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 UV-9R Plus	Baofeng UV-25
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Radio Name	Baofeng UV-9R Plus	Baofeng UV-25
Bands	2m, 70cm	2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm	3.75	9/7
Digital Mode	2	-
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Battery Volts	7.4 v	7.4 v
Rated mAh	4800 mAh	2800 mAh
Tested mAh	mAh	4860 mAh
Antenna Connector	M-SMA	M-SMA
Height w/ant	275 mm	510 mm
Width	64 mm	71 mm
Thickness w/clip	45 mm	56 mm
Weight	272 g	675 g
Color Screen	No	Yes
GPS	No	No
USB-C Charging	No	Yes
Review Link	LINK	LINK
Book Link	LINK	-
Price	$23	$43
Purchase Link	LINK	LINK
CHIRP Program	Yes	Yes
Rating by Price	B	A
Rating Overall	A	C
Rating Ergonomics	A	-
Conclusions	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.	So would I recommend the radio? Sure! The power output is amazing, the screen is beautiful, the buttons are excellent, and I love that stupid gaudy knob at the top. For the price, you are getting a very capable basic radio with a battery that should keep you going for days, lol. The downside is that it weighs a ton and has a garbage antenna. You could get a better deal on something like the Baofeng 5RH Pro, which also has GPS and costs less. I still think I would take this one if just for the fun factor.