Retevis RB22 vs Btech BF-F8HP - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Retevis RB22 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.

FeatureRetevis RB22Btech BF-F8HP
Image
Radio NameRetevis RB22Btech BF-F8HP
Bands70cm2m, 1.25m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm0/3.55/6
Digital ModeDMR-
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts7.4 v7.4 v
Rated mAh1500 mAh2500 mAh
Tested mAh mAh1780 mAh
Antenna ConnectorM-SMAM-SMA
Height w/ant252 mm287 mm
Width58 mm62 mm
Thickness w/clip49 mm54 mm
Weight260 g325 g
Color ScreenYesYes
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingNoYes
Review LinkLINKLINK
Price$75$70
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramNoYes
Rating by PriceCD
Rating OverallCD
Conclusions

The Retevis RB22 has a lot of competition in the $100ish DMR radio field including the Baofeng DMR-V1, Baofeng DR-1801UV, TYT MD-UV380, Ailunce HD1, and even Retevis’ own RT3s. So the question is, is the Retevis RB22 the best one in the pack?

In my opinion, for amateur radio, the Retevis RB22 is not that great of a choice. For business radio, maybe the Retevis RB22 is something to consider.

I will absolutely say that the Retevis RB22 is a good radio that performs pretty much just as well as any other DMR radio in its price range. For amateur radio operators, radios like the Baofeng DM-1801 and TYT MD-UV380 have batteries, chargers, belt clips, and even cases available for them while also having a full keypad making some programming possible in the field. Not only that, but both the Baofeng and TYT are cheaper in most cases than the Retevis RB22.

If you have a Retevis RB22, keep using it! It is a fine radio. If you are an amateur radio operator and haven’t bought one, yet you might look into some alternatives before pulling the trigger on the RB22. If you are a business that needs DMR radios, then the only real complaint I have is the lack of replacement batteries and chargers, which Retevis may fix. They may already have them for another radio that fits the Retevis RB22.

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.