HamGeek APX-8000 vs Yaesu VX-8G - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between HamGeek APX-8000 and Yaesu VX-8G? 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-8G |
|---|---|---|
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| Radio Name | HamGeek APX-8000 | Yaesu VX-8G |
| Bands | 2m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 3.6/1.8 | 3.7/2 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 8800 mAh | 1100 mAh |
| Tested mAh | 2760 mAh | mAh |
| Antenna Connector | M-SMA | F-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 350 mm | 296 mm |
| Width | 75 mm | 67 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 65 mm | 37 mm |
| Weight | 390 g | 294 g |
| Color Screen | Yes | No |
| GPS | No | Yes |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | No |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Price | $130 | $330 |
| 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. | You may be surprised at my scores for this radio, and believe me, when I bought the radio I really wanted to love it. But I just never did. It is just too difficult for an idiot like me to use (maybe even now, lol), the buttons are too small for my fat fingers, and the screen has too much on it at such as small font. Don’t get me wrong, the Yaesu VX-8G is extremely capable and packs an enormous amount of capability into a really small package. If that is your thing, and you have small hands and excellent eye site, maybe this is the radio for you. For me, it is relegated to helping me test other radios. |