Yaesu FT-4XR vs Yaesu FT3DR - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Yaesu FT-4XR and Yaesu FT3DR? 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 | Yaesu FT-4XR | Yaesu FT3DR |
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Radio Name | Yaesu FT-4XR | Yaesu FT3DR |
Bands | 2m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
Max Power 2m/70cm | 3.1/3 | 3/4 |
Digital Mode | - | C4FM |
Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.2 v |
Rated mAh | 1750 mAh | 2200 mAh |
Tested mAh | mAh | 2190 mAh |
Antenna Connector | M-SMA | F-SMA |
Height w/ant | 250 mm | 275 mm |
Width | 62 mm | 67 mm |
Thickness w/clip | 48 mm | 46 mm |
Weight | 249 g | 300 g |
Color Screen | No | Yes |
GPS | No | Yes |
USB-C Charging | No | No |
Review Link | LINK | LINK |
Book Link | LINK | - |
Price | $100 | $300 |
Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
CHIRP Program | Yes | No |
Rating by Price | C | A |
Rating Overall | B | A |
Conclusions | The Yaesu FT-4XR is a nice basic radio. If you are looking for a well-built and solid analog radio with no real frills, then this might be a perfect radio for you. While my review might not really sound like it, I like this little radio. It feels so much more solid in my hand and is much slicker to use than my Baofengs. In the end, will the Yaesu FT-4XR actually do more than a Baofeng UV-5R? Other than probably last longer and provide better reception, not really. Think of this radio as a stripped-down Cadillac, where the Baofeng is a well-equipped Kia. The Cadillac is a lot nicer to tootle around in, and has a lot higher build quality, but it doesn’t really do anything the Kia won’t. It is just a matter of if you are willing to pay for something nicer or not. | So would I recommend the Yaesu FT3DR? Absolutely! I would, however, highly recommend that if you have large hands and really want to use the touchscreen that you play with one before making a final decision. It is a fantastic radio in every respect and will do pretty much anything you can think of a handheld radio can do. Would I recommend it over the FT5DR? That too depends on what you need. The FT5DR has a nicer screen, louder audio, a USB-C port for both charging and data, IPX7 waterproofing, and is supposedly more ergonomic. To my knowledge, it doesn’t do anything the FT3DR can’t. Is that worth the currently $200-$250 more? Not to me, but maybe to you. |