Kenwood TH-D74A vs Kenwood TH-K20a

Trying to choose between Kenwood TH-D74A and Kenwood TH-K20a? 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	Kenwood TH-K20a
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Radio Name	Kenwood TH-D74A	Kenwood TH-K20a
Bands	2m, 1.25m, 70cm	2m
Max Power 2m/70cm	3.6/1.4	4/0
Digital Mode	D-STAR	-
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Battery Volts	7.4 v	7.4 v
Rated mAh	1800 mAh	1130 mAh
Tested mAh	1640 mAh	mAh
Antenna Connector	F-SMA	F-SMA
Height w/ant	305 mm	222 mm
Width	59 mm	55 mm
Thickness w/clip	46 mm	48 mm
Weight	345 g	249 g
Color Screen	Yes	No
GPS	Yes	No
USB-C Charging	No	No
Review Link	LINK	LINK
Book Link	LINK	-
Price	$375	$199
Purchase Link	LINK	LINK
CHIRP Program	No	No
Rating by Price	A	A
Rating Overall	A	A
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.	So if you think I am a fanboy on this radio, you are right. It doesn’t have wideband coverage, GPS, wireless cloning, app programming from your phone, USB-C charging, or a huge full color screen. What it does have is amazing output, a great receiver, a manual that is actually a manual, and a great display. No, it doesn’t do fifty things at once. It does one thing, and it does it better than any other radio, period.