RadioRanked verdict
Updated Nov 2026AnyTone AT-779UV vs BTECH UV-25X4
Our pick
AnyTone AT-779UV$99.00
The AT-779UV offers better listed specifications for the money, earning RadioRanked's higher composite score of 63 versus 49. At $99, it undercuts the UV-25X4 by $26 while delivering comparable core specs: both lack DMR, APRS, and GPS; both support CHIRP programming. The AT-779UV weighs more at 500g versus 408g, and the UV-25X4 pushes 25W versus 20W, but these differences are modest for radios in this category.
The single most important differentiator is price and value proposition. The AT-779UV costs significantly less while our composite scoring favors its listed feature-per-dollar ratio. Owner feedback slightly favors the AT-779UV at 4.3/5 stars across 175 reviews versus the UV-25X4's 4.1/5 across 484 reviews. Both ratings indicate owners are reasonably satisfied, though the UV-25X4's larger review count provides a broader sample.
Budget-conscious operators who prioritize value should choose the AnyTone AT-779UV. Those who specifically need the lighter weight and extra 5 watts may prefer the BTECH UV-25X4, though the premium doesn't align with its lower composite score.
Get the AT-779UV unless weight or maximum power are critical to your use case.
By use case
Which should you buy?
Budget-conscious first mobile installation
It costs less and delivers 20W on VHF and UHF, which suits a newcomer building a first mobile setup.
AT-779UVOperator scanning many repeater systems
Its 500 memory channels give far more room for scanning a large repeater list.
AT-779UVHams wanting 1.25m access in one radio
It covers the 1.25m band alongside VHF and UHF, so no separate dedicated radio is needed.
UV-25X4Club member checking into 220 MHz nets
Its tri-band coverage lets regular 220 MHz net participants check in without adding hardware.
UV-25X4Operator prioritizing high-power mobile range
Its 20W output on both VHF and UHF is a slightly higher ceiling than the 25W on the BTECH only for VHF and UHF comparisons, so it suits buyers focused on consistent band power.
AT-779UVWeight-sensitive vehicle install with limited mounting space
At 408g it is lighter than the 500g AnyTone, which helps in tight or hard-to-mount installations.
UV-25X4
Reasons to choose AnyTone AT-779UV
- 21% cheaper ($99.00 vs $124.89)
Reasons to choose BTECH UV-25X4
- 25% more TX power (25W vs 20W)
- 92g lighter (408g vs 500g)
Spec battle
Spec-by-spec breakdown
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AnyTone AT-779UVPICK
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