Baofeng UV-5RM Pro vs Wouxun KG-UV6D Two Way Radio

The Baofeng UV-5RM Pro is the clear winner here. This isn't a close call.

The single most important differentiator is the overall score gap: 77 versus 38. The Baofeng dominates across nearly every meaningful metric. It delivers double the transmit power at 10W compared to the Wouxun's 5W, includes GPS and APRS capabilities that the Wouxun lacks entirely, and costs $46 less. The weight difference also favors the Baofeng at 301g. Neither radio supports DMR or CHIRP, so that's a wash, but the Baofeng's feature set is substantially more capable for the price.

The Wouxun's only theoretical advantage would be if it offered something uniquely valuable that the scores don't reflect, but with an overall score of 38, that's unlikely. It appears to be an older design that simply hasn't aged well against modern competitors.

The Baofeng UV-5RM Pro suits anyone wanting a capable, affordable handheld with GPS and APRS capability. The Wouxun KG-UV6D has no clear advantage and should be avoided unless you can identify a specific use case the Baofeng cannot fill.

Buy the Baofeng. There's no reasonable argument for spending more money on the inferior Wouxun.