Radtel RT-470x vs Baofeng UV-28 - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Radtel RT-470x and Baofeng UV-28? 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 | Radtel RT-470x | Baofeng UV-28 |
|---|---|---|
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| Radio Name | Radtel RT-470x | Baofeng UV-28 |
| Bands | 2m, 1.25m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 4.4/1.6 | 7/3 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 5 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 2800 mAh | 2500 mAh |
| Tested mAh | 1408 mAh | 1820 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | M-SMA | M-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 313 mm | 350 mm |
| Width | 60 mm | 51 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 55 mm | 63 mm |
| Weight | 285 g | 380 g |
| Color Screen | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | No | No |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Price | $36 | $49 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | Yes |
| Receiver Sensitivity 2m/70cm | 130/128 | 130.5dBm / 131dBm |
| Value Score | B | F |
| Performance Score | C | F |
| Ergonomics Score | B | B |
| Conclusions | Would I recommend the Radtel RT-470x? I would have to say no. While I like some of the niceties and how well the buttons and knob work, I just can’t find anything this radio does well. Even though the transmitted signal is fairly clean, the spurious emissions eat probably half of your transmitted power. Add to that a terrible antenna that you would most definitely have to replace immediately. Lastly, the battery has almost exactly half of the milliamp hour capacity it’s rated for and a color screen that is going to use more battery life than a radio with a standard monochrome screen, and it will leave you starving for battery fairly quickly. | I really like the idea of this radio, I mean who wouldn’t like a radio that fits in your hand really well, has good power output, really nice feeling buttons, and a large battery? Unfortunately, with some of the worst spurious emissions I have seen in tests yet, I think I might look elsewhere. A bunch of spurious emissions in a $15 UV-5R is one thing, in a $45 Baofeng UV-28 which is supposed to be a new and improved model is an entirely different story. I think there is better out there for your money. |