Baofeng BF-888s vs Btech BF-F8HP - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Baofeng BF-888s and Btech BF-F8HP? 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.

FeatureBaofeng BF-888sBtech BF-F8HP
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Radio NameBaofeng BF-888sBtech BF-F8HP
Bands70cm2m, 1.25m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm0/1.25/6
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts3.7 v7.4 v
Rated mAh1500 mAh2500 mAh
Tested mAh mAh1780 mAh
Antenna ConnectorM-SMAM-SMA
Height w/ant212 mm287 mm
Width57 mm62 mm
Thickness w/clip47 mm54 mm
Weight158 g325 g
Color ScreenNoYes
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingNoYes
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book LinkLINK-
Price$20$70
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Rating by PriceAD
Rating OverallAD
Rating ErgonomicsC-
Conclusions

The Baofeng BF-888s is a fantastic radio for what it is meant for which is a very cheap, disposable radio for two or more licensed amateur radio operators to use to keep in touch when you can not, or do not want to carry your real radios.

I originally purchased a pair of these Baofeng BF-888s for my wife and me to carry at large outdoor events where it was entirely possible that a radio could get lost, stolen, or damaged. It was also nice that they weighed almost nothing, so I could carry it in a breast pocket or clipped to a collar.

I would never want a Baofeng BF-888s to replace one of my main radios, not even a Baofeng UV-5R, but for what it is intended for, it is a nice little radio.

I had high hopes for the BF-F8HP Pro. Btech radios are usually pretty good units and well worth the money. This one is nice but fails on the most basic requirement of a transceiver which is to transmit a good signal.

Would I recommend you buy one? Absolutely not. Save your money for a different radio. The improvements in screen, keys, GPS, etc are just not worth the utter failure in signal quality.