Yaesu FT-60R vs Yaesu VX-7R - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Yaesu FT-60R and Yaesu VX-7R? 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.

FeatureYaesu FT-60RYaesu VX-7R
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Radio NameYaesu FT-60RYaesu VX-7R
Bands2m, 70cm6m, 2m, 1.25m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm2.5/1.12.2/3.1
Battery TypeNiMHLi-Ion
Battery Volts7.2 v7.4 v
Rated mAh1400 mAh1500 mAh
Antenna ConnectorF-SMAF-SMA
Height w/ant286 mm295 mm
Width62 mm65 mm
Thickness w/clip49 mm43 mm
Weight368 g285 g
Color ScreenNoNo
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingNoNo
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book LinkLINK-
Price$205$200
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Rating by PriceAC
Rating OverallBB
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.

Since these are no longer made, the question is would I recommend the Yaesu VX-7R used, and the answer is absolutely. The only real negatives to this radio are personal preferences and if you use it long enough, evidently some signal drift. You will be hard-pressed to find a radio of this quality with these features for the same amount of money.