QYT KT-8R vs Yaesu FT-4XR - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between QYT KT-8R and Yaesu FT-4XR? 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.

FeatureQYT KT-8RYaesu FT-4XR
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Radio NameQYT KT-8RYaesu FT-4XR
Bands2m, 1.25m, 70cm2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm5.1/33.1/3
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts7.4 v7.4 v
Rated mAh2000 mAh1750 mAh
Tested mAh1950 mAh mAh
Antenna ConnectorM-SMAM-SMA
Height w/ant317 mm250 mm
Width62 mm62 mm
Thickness w/clip46 mm48 mm
Weight243 g249 g
Color ScreenYesNo
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingNoNo
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book Link-LINK
Price$80$100
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Value ScoreCC
Performance ScoreCB
Conclusions

Would I recommend the radio? Sure, if you wanted a pretty good radio on three bands you can transmit on, this one will fit the bill and not break the bank in the process. It has a lot to like and not a lot to dislike. It doesn’t have USB-C charging but does come with a drop-in charger which I prefer anyway. Furthermore, it’s a good value for the price.

The Yaesu FT-4XR is a nice basic radio. If you are looking for a well-built and solid analog radio with no real frills, then this might be a perfect radio for you. While my review might not really sound like it, I like this little radio. It feels so much more solid in my hand and is much slicker to use than my Baofengs.

In the end, will the Yaesu FT-4XR actually do more than a Baofeng UV-5R? Other than probably last longer and provide better reception, not really. Think of this radio as a stripped-down Cadillac, where the Baofeng is a well-equipped Kia. The Cadillac is a lot nicer to tootle around in, and has a lot higher build quality, but it doesn’t really do anything the Kia won’t. It is just a matter of if you are willing to pay for something nicer or not.