Yaesu VX-7R vs Yaesu VX-8G - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Yaesu VX-7R 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-7R | Yaesu VX-8G |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Radio Name | Yaesu VX-7R | Yaesu VX-8G |
| Bands | 6m, 2m, 1.25m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 2.2/3.1 | 3.7/2 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 1500 mAh | 1100 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | F-SMA | F-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 295 mm | 296 mm |
| Width | 65 mm | 67 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 43 mm | 37 mm |
| Weight | 285 g | 294 g |
| Color Screen | No | No |
| GPS | No | Yes |
| USB-C Charging | No | No |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Price | $200 | $330 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | Yes |
| Rating by Price | C | C |
| Rating Overall | B | B |
| Conclusions | Since these are no longer made, the question is would I recommend the Yaesu VX-7R used, and the answer is absolutely. The only real negatives to this radio are personal preferences and if you use it long enough, evidently some signal drift. You will be hard-pressed to find a radio of this quality with these features for the same amount of money. | 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. |