Yaesu VX-7R vs Baofeng UV-3R - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Yaesu VX-7R and Baofeng UV-3R? 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 | Yaesu VX-7R | Baofeng UV-3R |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Radio Name | Yaesu VX-7R | Baofeng UV-3R |
| Bands | 6m, 2m, 1.25m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 2.2/3.1 | 1/.4 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 3.7 v |
| Rated mAh | 1500 mAh | 1500 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | F-SMA | M-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 295 mm | 174 mm |
| Width | 65 mm | 55 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 43 mm | 40 mm |
| Weight | 285 g | 147 g |
| Color Screen | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| USB-C Charging | No | No |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Book Link | - | LINK |
| Price | $200 | $45 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | Yes |
| Value Score | C | F |
| Performance Score | B | D |
| Conclusions | Since these are no longer made, the question is would I recommend the Yaesu VX-7R used, and the answer is absolutely. The only real negatives to this radio are personal preferences and if you use it long enough, evidently some signal drift. You will be hard-pressed to find a radio of this quality with these features for the same amount of money. | The Baofeng UV-3R Plus is a good little radio and while there is nothing particularly wrong with it, it is seriously outclassed by the UV-5R for the same amount of money. |