Zastone M7 vs Yaesu VX-7R - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Zastone M7 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.
| Feature | Zastone M7 | Yaesu VX-7R |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Radio Name | Zastone M7 | Yaesu VX-7R |
| Bands | 2m, 70cm | 6m, 2m, 1.25m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 4.2/2 | 2.2/3.1 |
| Digital Mode | DMR | - |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 2600 mAh | 1500 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | M-SMA | F-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 271 mm | 295 mm |
| Width | 62 mm | 65 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 45 mm | 43 mm |
| Weight | 283 g | 285 g |
| Color Screen | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| USB-C Charging | No | No |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Book Link | LINK | - |
| Price | $85 | $200 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | No | Yes |
| Rating by Price | A | C |
| Rating Overall | B | B |
| Conclusions | I love the Zastone M7, bet you couldn’t have guessed that, right? But seriously, for a radio that I have seen for sale under $50, there is just no radio I have ever used that I prefer to this one except in very specific cases (such as I need something waterproof or disposable). How this thing is not the best-selling dual-band HT out there is a complete mystery to me. Buy the Zastone M7, love it, thank me later. | 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. |