Btech BF-F8HP vs Baofeng BF-F9V2 - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Btech BF-F8HP and Baofeng BF-F9V2? 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-F9V2
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Radio NameBtech BF-F8HPBaofeng BF-F9V2
Bands2m, 1.25m, 70cm2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm5/64.7/4.9
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts7.4 v7.4 v
Rated mAh2500 mAh2100 mAh
Tested mAh1780 mAh mAh
Antenna ConnectorM-SMAM-SMA
Height w/ant287 mm243 mm
Width62 mm58 mm
Thickness w/clip54 mm44 mm
Weight325 g221 g
Color ScreenYesNo
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingYesNo
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book Link-LINK
Price$70$25
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Value ScoreDB
Performance ScoreDC
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.

Overall, I really like this Baofeng BF-F9V2+ as a UV-5R replacement. It improves on the original in signal strength and a little in clarity, gives you a bigger battery, and removes the useless BAND button. The only problem they introduced in the process really was the addition of a gloss screen, which may or may not bother you.

For me, I might instead of the Baofeng BF-F9V2+ pick up a BF-F8+ for the better screen or stick with my overall favorite cheap Chinese radio, the Baofeng UV-9R+ because I like the waterproof radio along with the better belt clip and little shield for the knob, but that is just me.

The Baofeng BF-F9V2+ is clearly a good replacement or upgrade for the UV-5R, and certainly one to keep your eye on.