Abbree AR-730 vs Yaesu FT-70DR - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Abbree AR-730 and Yaesu FT-70DR? 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 | Abbree AR-730 | Yaesu FT-70DR |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Radio Name | Abbree AR-730 | Yaesu FT-70DR |
| Bands | 2m, 1.25m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 6/5.1 | 3.9/1.2 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | mAh | 1800 mAh |
| Tested mAh | 1030 mAh | mAh |
| Antenna Connector | M-SMA | F-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 305 mm | 273 mm |
| Width | 56 mm | 68 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 48 mm | 47 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 283 g |
| Color Screen | Yes | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | No |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Book Link | - | LINK |
| Price | $39 | $230 |
| Purchase Link | - | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | Yes |
| Rating by Price | C | B |
| Rating Overall | D | B |
| 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. | I don’t personally like Yaesu’s Fusion that much, but that is a discussion for another time, the Yaesu FT-70DR is an excellent radio even if, like me, you do not tend to use Fusion. My only real complaint is the lack of a drop-in charger, and that does miff me. Of course, they added a really nice programming cable, so there is that. Overall, I would say, if you want a really nice radio with great attention to detail which works as good as it looks, pick up one of these and enjoy it! |