Yaesu FT-60R vs Yaesu FT3DR - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Yaesu FT-60R 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-60R | Yaesu FT3DR |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Radio Name | Yaesu FT-60R | Yaesu FT3DR |
| Bands | 2m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 2.5/1.1 | 3/4 |
| Digital Mode | - | C4FM |
| Battery Type | NiMH | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.2 v | 7.2 v |
| Rated mAh | 1400 mAh | 2200 mAh |
| Tested mAh | mAh | 2190 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | F-SMA | F-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 286 mm | 275 mm |
| Width | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 49 mm | 46 mm |
| Weight | 368 g | 300 g |
| Color Screen | No | Yes |
| GPS | No | Yes |
| USB-C Charging | No | No |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Book Link | LINK | - |
| Price | $205 | $300 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | No |
| Rating by Price | A | A |
| Rating Overall | B | A |
| Conclusions | Without a doubt, the Yaesu FT-60R is one of the best built, best performing, most fun to use radios ever made. Unless you need a handheld radio with a digital mode, there is no better choice than this radio. Yes, it is expensive compared to pretty much everything out there, but once you have used one, that won’t matter anymore. I really enjoy using my Zastone m7 as a dual-band analog radio, but there is no doubt that other than the screen and menu system on the Zastone, this Yaesu FT-60R outperforms the Zastone in every possible way. If you can afford a $200 dual-band analog radio, then you will love this one. The only people who don’t like the Yaesu FT-60R are the people who dropped one on their foot. | 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. |