Yaesu VX-5 vs Yaesu VX-8G - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Yaesu VX-5 and Yaesu VX-8G? 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 | Yaesu VX-5 | Yaesu VX-8G |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Radio Name | Yaesu VX-5 | Yaesu VX-8G |
| Bands | 6m, 2m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 2.3/2 | 3.7/2 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 1800 mAh | 1100 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | F-SMA | F-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 265 mm | 296 mm |
| Width | 61 mm | 67 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 38 mm | 37 mm |
| Weight | 250 g | 294 g |
| Color Screen | No | No |
| GPS | No | Yes |
| USB-C Charging | No | No |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Price | $125 | $330 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | No | Yes |
| Rating by Price | C | C |
| Rating Overall | C | B |
| Conclusions | So what do I think about the Yaesu VX-5? It is a fine radio but just too small for me. If you have smaller hands and excellent eyesight, you may like it. It absolutely is a good performer, has excellent wideband coverage, has features that cheap and midrange radios today would envy, and is built like a tank. | You may be surprised at my scores for this radio, and believe me, when I bought the radio I really wanted to love it. But I just never did. It is just too difficult for an idiot like me to use (maybe even now, lol), the buttons are too small for my fat fingers, and the screen has too much on it at such as small font. Don’t get me wrong, the Yaesu VX-8G is extremely capable and packs an enormous amount of capability into a really small package. If that is your thing, and you have small hands and excellent eye site, maybe this is the radio for you. For me, it is relegated to helping me test other radios. |