AnyTone AT-779UV vs Icom IC-2300H

The AnyTone AT-779UV is the clear winner for most buyers.

The single most important differentiator is price and value per watt. The AT-779UV costs $99 with solid 20W output, while the Icom IC-2300H's price is unknown but its 65W output typically commands a premium that isn't justified here given their identical feature sets. Both lack DMR, APRS, and GPS. The AT-779UV scores higher on RadioRanked's specification-to-price metric (63 vs 43), meaning better listed specs for the money.

Owner feedback slightly favors the Icom, with a 4.6/5 rating versus 4.3/5, though both reflect strong satisfaction across substantial review counts. The weight difference is notable if portability matters to you: the AT-779UV at 500g versus the Icom at 810g.

Buy the AnyTone AT-779UV if you want good performance at an unbeatable price point and value a lighter mobile rig. Buy the Icom IC-2300H only if you specifically need 65W output and can justify the unknown premium cost.

The AnyTone is the smarter choice for most operators.