AnyTone AT-778UV vs TYT TH-9800

The AT-778UV is the clear winner here. Both radios lack DMR, APRS, and GPS, and neither has a listed IP rating. The decisive difference is price paired with owner feedback. The AT-778UV costs $124 versus $220 for the TYT, a significant gap. Owners of the AT-778UV report 4.4 out of 5 stars across 49 reviews, while the TYT owners report 4.0 out of 5 across a much larger sample of 804 reviews. The TYT does offer double the transmit power at 50W compared to 25W, but it weighs nearly twice as much at 1200g. Both support CHIRP programming. For operators on a tight budget who can work within 25W output limits, the AT-778UV delivers better reported owner satisfaction at less than half the price. The TYT makes sense if you specifically need 50W output and accept the weight penalty and higher cost. Buy the AT-778UV unless your coverage area demands the extra power. For those who do need 50W, the TYT remains a functional choice despite the lower owner rating and steeper price.