Baofeng BF-88ST vs Btech BF-F8HP - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Baofeng BF-88ST 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-88STBtech BF-F8HP
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Radio NameBaofeng BF-88STBtech BF-F8HP
BandsFRS2m, 1.25m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm-5/6
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts3.7 v7.4 v
Rated mAh1500 mAh2500 mAh
Tested mAh mAh1780 mAh
Antenna Connector-M-SMA
Height w/ant163 mm287 mm
Width55 mm62 mm
Thickness w/clip32 mm54 mm
Weight147 g325 g
Color ScreenNoYes
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingNoYes
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book LinkLINK-
Price$23$70
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Rating by PriceDD
Rating OverallFD
Conclusions

Would I buy these Baofeng BF-88ST radios instead of something like the Motorola T100? Nope.

I know, you expected me to say that they would be good if you were an amateur radio operator and wanted something that could do both amateur radio and FRS, right? Not even.

The Motorola radios are far superior in the transmitted signal, the audio quality is superior, better features right out of the box, they have an LCD screen, and use standard batteries. The only place the Baofeng BF-88ST has the upper hand, aside from being $5 cheaper per pair, is that you can buy a programming cable (there goes your savings, and then some) and add features that the Motorola radios just can’t do.

If I wanted something for amateur radio and wanted to be cheap, I would just get the BF-888s instead of the Baofeng BF-88ST because I could put a much better antenna on them to give them a little more range.

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.