Abbree AR-730 vs HamGeek APX-8000 - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Abbree AR-730 and HamGeek APX-8000? 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.

FeatureAbbree AR-730HamGeek APX-8000
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Radio NameAbbree AR-730HamGeek APX-8000
Bands2m, 1.25m, 70cm2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm6/5.13.6/1.8
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts7.4 v7.4 v
Rated mAh mAh8800 mAh
Tested mAh1030 mAh2760 mAh
Antenna ConnectorM-SMAM-SMA
Height w/ant305 mm350 mm
Width56 mm75 mm
Thickness w/clip48 mm65 mm
Weight205 g390 g
Color ScreenYesYes
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingYesYes
Review LinkLINKLINK
Price$39$130
Purchase Link-LINK
CHIRP ProgramYesNo
Rating by PriceCD
Rating OverallDC
Conclusions

So would I recommend this Abbree AR-730? No. Although the radio did far better than I expected, considering the dismal crash and burn of their AR-518, it still has a very low value for dollar in my opinion. For the same price you could get a Tidradio TH-H3, which is in every way a far superior radio and comes with a clone of a Nagoya 771 antenna and a 2500mAh battery. The only advantage this radio has, is it comes in colors.

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.