HamGeek APX-8000 vs Yaesu VX-7R - Comparison in 2025

Trying to choose between HamGeek APX-8000 and Yaesu VX-7R? 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 VX-7R
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Radio Name	HamGeek APX-8000	Yaesu VX-7R
Bands	2m, 70cm	6m, 2m, 1.25m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm	3.6/1.8	2.2/3.1
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Battery Volts	7.4 v	7.4 v
Rated mAh	8800 mAh	1500 mAh
Tested mAh	2760 mAh	mAh
Antenna Connector	M-SMA	F-SMA
Height w/ant	350 mm	295 mm
Width	75 mm	65 mm
Thickness w/clip	65 mm	43 mm
Weight	390 g	285 g
Color Screen	Yes	No
GPS	No	No
USB-C Charging	Yes	No
Review Link	LINK	LINK
Price	$130	$200
Purchase Link	LINK	LINK
CHIRP Program	No	Yes
Rating by Price	D	C
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.	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.