Baofeng NA-K61 vs Btech BF-F8HP - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Baofeng NA-K61 and Btech BF-F8HP? 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 | Baofeng NA-K61 | Btech BF-F8HP |
|---|---|---|
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| Radio Name | Baofeng NA-K61 | Btech BF-F8HP |
| Bands | 2m, 1.25m, 70cm | 2m, 1.25m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 4.8/2 | 5/6 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 2400 mAh | 2500 mAh |
| Tested mAh | 2080 mAh | 1780 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | M-SMA | M-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 320 mm | 287 mm |
| Width | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 55 mm | 54 mm |
| Weight | 315 g | 325 g |
| Color Screen | No | Yes |
| GPS | No | No |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Price | $19 | $70 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | Yes |
| Receiver Sensitivity 2m/70cm | 132/131 | - |
| Value Score | A | D |
| Performance Score | C | D |
| Ergonomics Score | C | - |
| Conclusions | So it’s time for that question, would I recommend it? Like all radios, the answer to that is both yes and no. It does not fit my hand very well at all, so if you have large hands, you might want to try one before you buy it. This radio is absolutely an improvement over the standard UV-5R as far as the screen, charging capabilities, and battery life are concerned. Where it comes up short is price versus performance, but only if you look at the Baofeng NA-K61 from just a dual-band perspective. A UV-5R has almost the same power output with substantially less spurious emissions. It also cost a bit less. Since you can add a USB-C chargeable battery to a UV-5R for very little money, it might make more sense for someone on a very tight budget who only needs standard dual-band functionality. Where this radio shines is that it adds 1.25m TX/RX, and several other receive bands, for just a few dollars more than a UV-5R, which makes the Baofeng NA-K61 a pretty good deal. | I had high hopes for the BF-F8HP Pro. Btech radios are usually pretty good units and well worth the money. This one is nice but fails on the most basic requirement of a transceiver which is to transmit a good signal. Would I recommend you buy one? Absolutely not. Save your money for a different radio. The improvements in screen, keys, GPS, etc are just not worth the utter failure in signal quality. |