Tidradio TD-H8 vs Baofeng BF-F8 - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Tidradio TD-H8 and Baofeng BF-F8? 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.

FeatureTidradio TD-H8Baofeng BF-F8
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Radio NameTidradio TD-H8Baofeng BF-F8
Bands2m, 70cm2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm5/4.24.5/2
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts7.4 v7.4 v
Rated mAh2500 mAh1800 mAh
Tested mAh2460 mAh mAh
Antenna ConnectorM-SMAM-SMA
Height w/ant324 mm241 mm
Width62 mm59 mm
Thickness w/clip52 mm44 mm
Weight315 g209 g
Color ScreenYesNo
GPSNoNo
USB-C ChargingYesNo
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book Link-LINK
Price$44$29
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramYesYes
Rating by PriceAB
Rating OverallBC
Conclusions

Would I recommend the Tidradio TD-H8? Absolutely. It is a nice radio that performs well, with excellent items included in the kit for an extremely reasonable amount of money. I like the H3 too, but it is just too small for my hands. With this, you get a lot of the same great features of the H3 on steroids. When you couple the radio with their Odmaster Bluetooth programming software, you have a really nice combination.

Every radio up until the Baofeng BF-F8 Plus I have compared to the UV-5R improves one thing but takes away something else. I can honestly say they got this one right, it is in my opinion the best radio out there in this price range except maybe the UV-9R Plus.

If you are looking to buy any Baofeng radio, look really hard at the Baofeng BF-F8 Plus.