Yaesu VX-8G vs Yaesu FT-4XR - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Yaesu VX-8G and Yaesu FT-4XR? 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-8G | Yaesu FT-4XR |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Radio Name | Yaesu VX-8G | Yaesu FT-4XR |
| Bands | 2m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 3.7/2 | 3.1/3 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 1100 mAh | 1750 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | F-SMA | M-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 296 mm | 250 mm |
| Width | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 37 mm | 48 mm |
| Weight | 294 g | 249 g |
| Color Screen | No | No |
| GPS | Yes | No |
| USB-C Charging | No | No |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Book Link | - | LINK |
| Price | $330 | $100 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | Yes |
| Rating by Price | C | C |
| Rating Overall | B | B |
| Conclusions | 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. | The Yaesu FT-4XR is a nice basic radio. If you are looking for a well-built and solid analog radio with no real frills, then this might be a perfect radio for you. While my review might not really sound like it, I like this little radio. It feels so much more solid in my hand and is much slicker to use than my Baofengs. In the end, will the Yaesu FT-4XR actually do more than a Baofeng UV-5R? Other than probably last longer and provide better reception, not really. Think of this radio as a stripped-down Cadillac, where the Baofeng is a well-equipped Kia. The Cadillac is a lot nicer to tootle around in, and has a lot higher build quality, but it doesn’t really do anything the Kia won’t. It is just a matter of if you are willing to pay for something nicer or not. |