Radioddity GA-2S vs Baofeng UV-21

Trying to choose between Radioddity GA-2S and Baofeng UV-21? 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	Radioddity GA-2S	Baofeng UV-21
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Radio Name	Radioddity GA-2S	Baofeng UV-21
Bands	70cm	2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm	.25	3.4/2
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Battery Volts	3.7 v	8.4 v
Rated mAh	1500 mAh	mAh
Tested mAh	mAh	1460 mAh
Antenna Connector	M-SMA	M-SMA
Height w/ant	253 mm	327 mm
Width	59 mm	63 mm
Thickness w/clip	43 mm	54 mm
Weight	187 g	300 g
Color Screen	No	Yes
GPS	No	No
USB-C Charging	No	Yes
Review Link	LINK	LINK
Book Link	LINK	-
Price	$28	$25
Purchase Link	LINK	LINK
CHIRP Program	Yes	Yes
Rating by Price	F	A
Rating Overall	F	A
Rating Ergonomics	-	A
Conclusions	Normally here I ask the question of whether the radio is a good value for upgrading, first-time users, whatever. With the Radioddity GA-2S, I am asking if there is any reason at all to buy this radio. The easy answer is no. Pretty much any cheap radio from Baofeng, eSynic, or Arcshell is a step-up, don’t waste your money on the Radioddity GA-2S. This was really a let-down, as I like a lot of the offerings from Radioddity. I can only hope this is a blip, and they will continue releasing quality radios at good prices, like their GD-77.	Do I recommend this radio? Sure. It provides a good, solid performing set of electronics housed in a comfortable exterior shell. It even comes with an antenna that isn’t complete trash. Would I recommend the Baofeng UV-21, UV-21R or UV-21 Pro? It’s a toss-up between the 21 and 21r as I am just not seeing a real difference, and I would stay away from the extra cost of the 21 Pro unless I really needed GPS in my car, in my phone, and in my radio.