Baofeng UV-S9 vs Baofeng UV-6R - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Baofeng UV-S9 and Baofeng UV-6R? 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.

FeatureBaofeng UV-S9Baofeng UV-6R
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Radio NameBaofeng UV-S9Baofeng UV-6R
Bands2m, 70cm2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm5/2.32/4
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts8.4 v7.4 v
Rated mAh2200 mAh1800 mAh
Antenna ConnectorM-SMAM-SMA
Height w/ant246 mm251 mm
Width58 mm62 mm
Thickness w/clip42 mm50 mm
Weight215 g232 g
Color ScreenNoNo
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingNoNo
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book LinkLINKLINK
Price$33$29
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Rating by PriceCC
Rating OverallDC
Rating Ergonomics-B
Conclusions

I am sorry, but I can not think of a single reason to buy the Baofeng UV-S9 Plus. It might be just a slight bit better than the UV-9S, but it is lacking one of its primary features.

'It isn’t like anyone really uses the 220MHz band, that isn’t the point. The Baofeng UV-S9 Plus is supposed to be tri-band, it is not, and everything else about the radio is fair at best.

Save your pennies for a few more weeks and buy something like the Baofeng UV-9R that is built very well and waterproof to boot. You will get a lot more enjoyment out of it than you will this Baofeng UV-S9 Plus.

I am not a huge fan of the Baofeng UV-6R, but also don’t deny that it is actually a good radio. If you are not a heavy user of a handheld radio, want something slicker than a box with a stick on it, and value good audio, then this might be an excellent radio for you. Its actual performance is pretty good and the price is absolutely right.

Overall, this is a good, inexpensive radio.