Baofeng UV-28 vs Retevis A3

The Baofeng UV-28 is the clear winner for most buyers. The single most important differentiator is price paired with specifications: the UV-28 costs less than half as much while delivering known TX power of 10W, GPS capability, and CHIRP programming support. The Retevis A3 is lighter and costs more, but we lack its TX power specification, and it omits GPS and CHIRP compatibility entirely.

Owner feedback slightly favors the UV-28, with 4.1 out of 5 stars across 44 reviews versus the A3's 3.6 stars from 31 reviews. This suggests buyers report better experiences with the Baofeng. RadioRanked's overall scores reflect better listed specifications for the money with the UV-28.

Buy the Baofeng UV-28 if you want the best value and need GPS or programmability via CHIRP. Buy the Retevis A3 only if weight savings matter critically and you don't need GPS or computer programming. For the vast majority of amateur radio users, the UV-28 offers more capability at a fraction of the cost.