ABBREE 18.8-inch Foldable Tactical (SMA-Female) vs HYS-771N Dual-Band Whip (SMA-Female)

The ABBREE wins this comparison. Both antennas compromise on VHF, but the ABBREE's superior UHF performance and dramatically lower price make it the stronger choice for most users.

The critical difference is electrical length on VHF. The ABBREE at 0.23 wavelengths delivers realistic -0.1 dBi, while the HYS-771N's 0.19 wavelengths yields -1.0 dBi, a full decibel penalty. Neither antenna excels on VHF, but the ABBREE's extra length buys meaningful improvement. On UHF both perform similarly well, with the ABBREE at 2.5 dBi and the HYS-771N at 2.9 dBi. The HYS-771N's claimed 2.5 dBi gain figure is overstated given its actual electrical length.

The ABBREE costs 4.2 times less than the HYS-771N. That price gap is enormous for antennas with nearly identical real-world performance on UHF and a clear win for the ABBREE on VHF.

Buy the ABBREE if you want a capable dual-band antenna for casual VHF and UHF use without breaking your budget. Buy the HYS-771N only if you specifically need the extra length and don't mind paying significantly more for marginal gains on UHF alone.

Get the ABBREE.