Radtel RT-470x vs Baofeng UV-98 Pro - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Radtel RT-470x and Baofeng UV-98 Pro? 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-98 Pro |
|---|---|---|
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| Radio Name | Radtel RT-470x | Baofeng UV-98 Pro |
| Bands | 2m, 1.25m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 4.4/1.6 | 1.1/1.9 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 5 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 2800 mAh | mAh |
| Tested mAh | 1408 mAh | mAh |
| Antenna Connector | M-SMA | M-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 313 mm | 316 mm |
| Width | 60 mm | 63 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 55 mm | 46 mm |
| Weight | 285 g | 280 g |
| Color Screen | Yes | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Price | $36 | $40 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | Yes |
| Receiver Sensitivity 2m/70cm | 130/128 | 129/131 |
| Value Score | B | B |
| Performance Score | C | A |
| Ergonomics Score | B | A |
| 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. | Would I recommend the Baofeng UV-98 Pro? That depends. There is nothing really wrong with the radio, in fact it is a pretty good radio once you put a better antenna on it and if you don’t mind the lack of power. I really like the amount of choice in colors and accessories. The problem I have is that I think the UV-9R Plus is an objectively better radio for less money, and that is hard to overlook. Even if you add the price of a USB-C chargeable battery to the UV-9R Plus, it is still cheaper and still a better radio. And when you can swap that battery out in seconds without tools, I have a hard time wanting to carry the UV-98 Pro. If you really want a Baofeng UV-98 Pro, go for it, it works well, feels great in the hand, and so far, hasn’t let me down. If you are on the fence or want the best value for your buck in a waterproof radio that is ergonomically excellent, get the UV-9R instead. |