JJCC JC-8629 vs Yaesu FT-60R - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between JJCC JC-8629 and Yaesu FT-60R? 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.

FeatureJJCC JC-8629Yaesu FT-60R
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Radio NameJJCC JC-8629Yaesu FT-60R
Bands2m, 1.25m, 70cm2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm5.1/32.5/1.1
Battery TypeLi-IonNiMH
Battery Volts7.4 v7.2 v
Rated mAh2000 mAh1400 mAh
Tested mAh1680 mAh mAh
Antenna ConnectorM-SMAF-SMA
Height w/ant294 mm286 mm
Width65 mm62 mm
Thickness w/clip54 mm49 mm
Weight243 g368 g
Color ScreenYesNo
GPSYesNo
USB-C ChargingYesNo
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book Link-LINK
Price$53$205
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Rating by PriceAA
Rating OverallCB
Conclusions

I bet this review has me sounding like a fanboy, but it certainly did not start out that way. Every time I tested the radio it surprised me, in a good way. It isn’t often I test a radio that, for the price, I can’t find a real flaw in. Trust me, I try.

Would I recommend the radio? Absolutely and without reservation. The only thing that gives me any kind of pause is that JJCC does not seem to be a known entity, and they only have a few models out, so reliability and parts availability (think batteries) is an unknown. Other than that, I am shocked at how good this radio is for the price.

And no, they did not send me this radio for free, I paid full price as I do with 95% of the radios I review.

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.