Kenwood TH-D74A vs Anytone AT-D878UVII - Which One is Better in 2025?

Trying to choose between Kenwood TH-D74A and Anytone AT-D878UVII? 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.

FeatureKenwood TH-D74AAnytone AT-D878UVII
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Radio NameKenwood TH-D74AAnytone AT-D878UVII Plus
Bands2m, 1.25m, 70cm2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm3.6/1.42.1/2.4
Digital ModeD-STARDMR
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Volts7.4 v7.4 v
Rated mAh1800 mAh3100 mAh
Tested mAh1640 mAh3110 mAh
Antenna ConnectorF-SMAM-SMA
Height w/ant305 mm289 mm
Width59 mm61 mm
Thickness w/clip46 mm54 mm
Weight345 g335 g
Color ScreenYesYes
GPSYesYes
USB-C ChargingNoYes
Review LinkLINKLINK
Book LinkLINK-
Price$375$349
Purchase LinkLINKLINK
CHIRP ProgramNoNo
Receiver Sensitivity 2m/70cm-128/129
Value ScoreAB
Performance ScoreAA+
Ergonomics Score-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.

Would I recommend the Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus? If you want a high quality, feature-rich DMR radio, this is the radio you want. Yes, it is expensive compared to other DMR radios. Yes, it has more features, a better transmitted signal, and a higher build quality than any other.

Is this the best digital radio? For me, I’ll keep my Kenwood TH- D74. I like the menu, screen, keys, and wideband receive. That being said, the Kenwood is not a DMR radio and is considerably more expensive. This Anytone radio has 90% of the Kenwood’s capabilities, comes with a drop in charger in the box, and cost about half as much. It is simply an amazing radio.