Yaesu VX-8G vs Baofeng UV-82 - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Yaesu VX-8G and Baofeng UV-82? 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 | Baofeng UV-82 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Radio Name | Yaesu VX-8G | Baofeng UV-82 |
| Bands | 2m, 70cm | 2m, 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 3.7/2 | 4.5/1.4 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 1100 mAh | 2800 mAh |
| Antenna Connector | F-SMA | M-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 296 mm | 281 mm |
| Width | 67 mm | 61 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 37 mm | 48 mm |
| Weight | 294 g | 238 g |
| Color Screen | No | No |
| GPS | Yes | No |
| USB-C Charging | No | No |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Book Link | - | LINK |
| Price | $330 | $20 |
| Purchase Link | LINK | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | Yes |
| Rating by Price | C | C |
| Rating Overall | B | C |
| 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. | I look at this radio as a slight upgrade to the UV-5R. It does everything the UV-5R does and has a few nice additions, making it a better value for the money. The only reason to choose a UV-5R over this would be if you had Baofeng UV-5R accessories such as batteries, then you might be better off with a Baofeng BF-F8HP, UV-5R, DM-5R, etc. If you needed a Baofeng waterproof radio, maybe the UV-9R would be a better choice. |