Baofengradio Reviews 439

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 96 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional customer service, highlighting the staff's helpfulness, kindness, and professionalism. Many people appreciate the prompt response times and efficient resolution of issues, often noting that their concerns were understood and addressed quickly. The products themselves are also highly regarded for their reliability and quality. However, some customers also mentioned receiving defective units or items that arrived damaged, though these issues were generally resolved swiftly by customer support. A few other people also felt that the company's return policy was not always satisfactory, particularly regarding return shipping costs for products that didn't meet expectations.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just purchased my first GMRS radios, Baofeng UV-5G Plus. I was having problems connecting them to my laptop and was convinced that something was defective and was ready to send them back. But I cont... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Radio had issues. All issues except one was fixed. Sent a replacement (didn't have to give back old one), which had the same issue. Ended up with a partial refund, and two mostly working radios, and v... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dear BOAFENG, I would like to thank you very much for your excellent support when I come with my questions (DM - 32 UV), as well as for your other products. Absolutely fantastic, including your kin... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've purchased multiple items from this company and am vehemently impressed. Their product is reliable and their customer service is even more impressive. I've only had One piece of equipment not perf... See more



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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super fast response !

I emailed Customer Support late in the evening and to my surprise I had a response to my email the following morning. Olivia from the Baofeng Support Team was super. She gave me the info I needed to solve the problem I was having with my UV-5g radio.
Thank you

OV

January 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered 3 GT-3 Radio batteries and…

I ordered 3 GT-3 Radio batteries and they arrived in a few days in The Netherlands.
After I claimed a problem with one of the batteries it got replaced by BaofengRadio promptly!
I'm very happy with a competitive price and their customer service!!!!

January 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great radios, better customer service!

You can't do better than these radios, especially not for the price! And customer service is amazing. I was having a hard time figuring out how to set up a few frequencies, I emailed their customer support, and they were back to me within a day with step by step instructions on how to fix my problem. I am definitely going to be buying more of these radios, and recommending them to the guys I work with and the guys I hunt with.

January 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful Assistance

I had a wonderful, helpful experience with the Baofeng assistant. Shje guided me carefully through my questions and tasks. She was timely, knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt.

December 2, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

UV-5G PLUS connection problem

Baofeng suport is very good with quick response. I have problem with connecting my UV-5G PLUS to with Baofeng software that I downloaded. Support send me link to download that i can connect now. Good job.

December 26, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service

Needed information about where I could purchase new battery packs for my walki talkie 2 way radios.
I had a very pleasant exchange with Olivia in the customer service department.
Many thanks for all the advice. 5 star support.

December 26, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Asked a question

Asked a question, got a very comprehensive reply back in under an hour that more than answered my query. Very helpful, highly recommended!

December 23, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Satisfied

Satisfied! Great service! Your Little Handhelds saved a lot of lives in the NC Mountains after Hurricane Helene recently. I was directly Involved in handling radio traffic into and out of the area. This radio that I just ordered is to replace the UV 21 that I gave away to someone in the affected area. We have given aprox. 20 UV5R's to people in the mtns so far. And our private Testing group are starting to give away a new pre programmed HT to each new licensee when they pass their test. Thank you so much!

December 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a software question and e-mailed…

I had a software question and e-mailed Baofeng customer support. To be honest, I didn't really expect a reply compared to other companies I have e-mailed for assistance in the past. Much to my surprise this was the best customer service experience i've ever received. Olivia from the support team got back to me right away and made some suggestions. Not only did she give me great advice. She also e-mailed me back asking if everything was OK. I would highly suggest purchasing any communication equipment from this company as you know, they'll be there to support the product, which is something you rarely see these days . Stephen McGrath ars AA1HF

December 18, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow customer experience.

Wow. From pre-sales help, to fast product delivery, and great support assistance; in short I'm very happy to give them my business. Another happy customer.

Frank

December 11, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service at every level

I dealt with several customer service agents from the sellers group and from the manufacturer and every step of the way every single one of them made sure to take care of all of my concerns as quickly and efficiently as possible.

December 13, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy order

Olivia was a pleasure to work with. She answered all questions and was very knowledgeable and helpful. 2 shipments a bit apart was awkward , but that’s cool.As far as the radio, I’ll be able to take anywhere and if it breaks, Olivia had me covered.

November 26, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Olivia

Olivia, of the Support Team, reached out to me three times to ensure I was registered and would be able to contact them if needed.

October 15, 2024
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