Radioddity GA-2S vs Baofeng UV-25

Trying to choose between Radioddity GA-2S and Baofeng UV-25? 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-25
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Radio Name	Radioddity GA-2S	Baofeng UV-25
Bands	70cm	2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm	.25	9/7
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Battery Volts	3.7 v	7.4 v
Rated mAh	1500 mAh	2800 mAh
Tested mAh	mAh	4860 mAh
Antenna Connector	M-SMA	M-SMA
Height w/ant	253 mm	510 mm
Width	59 mm	71 mm
Thickness w/clip	43 mm	56 mm
Weight	187 g	675 g
Color Screen	No	Yes
GPS	No	No
USB-C Charging	No	Yes
Review Link	LINK	LINK
Book Link	LINK	-
Price	$28	$43
Purchase Link	LINK	LINK
CHIRP Program	Yes	Yes
Rating by Price	F	A
Rating Overall	F	C
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.	So would I recommend the radio? Sure! The power output is amazing, the screen is beautiful, the buttons are excellent, and I love that stupid gaudy knob at the top. For the price, you are getting a very capable basic radio with a battery that should keep you going for days, lol. The downside is that it weighs a ton and has a garbage antenna. You could get a better deal on something like the Baofeng 5RH Pro, which also has GPS and costs less. I still think I would take this one if just for the fun factor.