HamGeek APX-8000 vs Yaesu FT-60R - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between HamGeek APX-8000 and Yaesu FT-60R? 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 | HamGeek APX-8000 | Yaesu FT-60R |
|---|---|---|
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| Radio Name | HamGeek APX-8000 | Yaesu FT-60R |
| Bands | 2m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 3.6/1.8 | 2.5/1.1 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | NiMH |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.2 v |
| Rated mAh | 8800 mAh | 1400 mAh |
| Tested mAh | 2760 mAh | mAh |
| Antenna Connector | M-SMA | F-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 350 mm | 286 mm |
| Width | 75 mm | 62 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 65 mm | 49 mm |
| Weight | 390 g | 368 g |
| Color Screen | Yes | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | No |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Book Link | - | LINK |
| Price | $130 | $205 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | No | Yes |
| Rating by Price | D | A |
| Rating Overall | C | B |
| Conclusions | This is truly a unique radio and is actually pretty fun to use. I wish the performance lived up to the ascetics and added perks like the second screen, better speaker, better microphone, dual PTT, etc. I also wish it was programmable with CHIRP, alas it is not. So would I recommend it? That depends. If you are looking for something different that fits in your hand really well and has some really cool extra features, and of course can drop $130 on it, then yes. For most people who want a radio that works really well and won’t break the bank? No. Remember for the same money you could get something like the Yaesu FT-65 which, while not as cool and flashy, is a far better radio that will last a lot longer. | Without a doubt, the Yaesu FT-60R is one of the best built, best performing, most fun to use radios ever made. Unless you need a handheld radio with a digital mode, there is no better choice than this radio. Yes, it is expensive compared to pretty much everything out there, but once you have used one, that won’t matter anymore. I really enjoy using my Zastone m7 as a dual-band analog radio, but there is no doubt that other than the screen and menu system on the Zastone, this Yaesu FT-60R outperforms the Zastone in every possible way. If you can afford a $200 dual-band analog radio, then you will love this one. The only people who don’t like the Yaesu FT-60R are the people who dropped one on their foot. |