Btech BF-F8HP vs Baofeng BF-E90 - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Btech BF-F8HP and Baofeng BF-E90? 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.

FeatureBtech BF-F8HPBaofeng BF-E90
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Radio NameBtech BF-F8HPBaofeng BF-E90
Bands2m, 1.25m, 70cm70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm5/60/.4
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts7.4 v v
Rated mAh2500 mAh mAh
Tested mAh1780 mAh mAh
Antenna ConnectorM-SMA-
Height w/ant287 mm mm
Width62 mm mm
Thickness w/clip54 mm mm
Weight325 g111 g
Color ScreenYesNo
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingYesNo
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book Link-LINK
Price$70$20
Purchase LinkLINK-
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Rating by PriceDD
Rating OverallDD
Conclusions

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.

Between this Baofeng BF-E90 and the Baofeng BF-T1, I would have to go with the latter. I just can’t find a lot of reason to save a little money and go with this radio.

If I really needed to save money, I would probably go with the ArcShell AR6 over the Baofeng BF-E90 as it is all around a nicer radio. But then the ArcShell won’t really fit in a shirt pocket and weighs a little more.

I guess I would have to say that, in my opinion, you should steer clear of the Baofeng BF-E90 unless you have a specific reason for using it. I think the BF-T1 is all around a better choice, even if it does cost a little more money.