Kenwood TH-D74A vs Yaesu FT-70DR

Trying to choose between Kenwood TH-D74A and Yaesu FT-70DR? 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	Kenwood TH-D74A	Yaesu FT-70DR
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Radio Name	Kenwood TH-D74A	Yaesu FT-70DR
Bands	2m, 1.25m, 70cm	2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm	3.6/1.4	3.9/1.2
Digital Mode	D-STAR	-
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Battery Volts	7.4 v	7.4 v
Rated mAh	1800 mAh	1800 mAh
Tested mAh	1640 mAh	mAh
Antenna Connector	F-SMA	F-SMA
Height w/ant	305 mm	273 mm
Width	59 mm	68 mm
Thickness w/clip	46 mm	47 mm
Weight	345 g	283 g
Color Screen	Yes	No
GPS	Yes	No
USB-C Charging	No	No
Review Link	LINK	LINK
Book Link	LINK	LINK
Price	$375	$230
Purchase Link	LINK	LINK
CHIRP Program	No	Yes
Rating by Price	A	B
Rating Overall	A	B
Conclusions	If you are looking for the ultimate in handheld amateur radio technology, then the Kenwood TH-D74A is probably what you want. No other handheld radio that I am aware of, for any amount of money, has the features, functionality, and quality of the Kenwood. If you can find a Kenwood TH-D74A used, it will probably cost almost as much as a new one because no one wants to give them up, that should tell you something. I have had hundreds of handheld radios come through here, none hold a candle to this one. Mic drop.	I don’t personally like Yaesu’s Fusion that much, but that is a discussion for another time, the Yaesu FT-70DR is an excellent radio even if, like me, you do not tend to use Fusion. My only real complaint is the lack of a drop-in charger, and that does miff me. Of course, they added a really nice programming cable, so there is that. Overall, I would say, if you want a really nice radio with great attention to detail which works as good as it looks, pick up one of these and enjoy it!