RadioRanked verdict
Updated Nov 2026AnyTone AT-D168UV vs Retevis HA2
Our pick
Retevis HA2$89.99
The AnyTone AT-D168UV edges out the Retevis HA2 based on listed specifications and price, though both radios are close matches overall.
The most important differentiator is DMR support. The AnyTone includes DMR capability while the HA2 does not. Both radios offer APRS, but only the AnyTone delivers dual-mode digital flexibility for users who need it. The AnyTone is also lighter at 220g versus the HA2's 403g, and it costs $30 more but includes TX power specs we can confirm at 5W. The HA2 offers Bluetooth connectivity and IP67 weather protection, neither of which the AnyTone lists. We do not have the HA2's transmit power figure.
The owner feedback comes from a small sample for both: the AnyTone has 3.7/5 from 16 Amazon reviews, while the HA2 has a 5.0/5 from only 2 reviews, so the HA2's perfect rating tells us little about typical owner experience.
Buy the AnyTone if you need DMR or prefer a lighter handheld. Buy the HA2 if weather sealing and Bluetooth are priorities and you don't need DMR. The AnyTone is the safer choice given its larger review sample and confirmed feature set.
By use case
Which should you buy?
First-time licensee entering digital voice
DMR support and a larger memory make it the stronger pick for operators entering digital voice.
AnyTone AT-D168UVBudget-conscious general class operator
Costs less and includes APRS, Bluetooth, and CHIRP support for a lower entry point.
HA2Rugged portable APRS field activations
IP67 rating and APRS support suit rugged field activations where weather exposure is likely.
HA2Hiker doing POTA or SOTA activations
Weighing 220 grams, it suits hikers and POTA operators carrying a radio all day.
AnyTone AT-D168UVOperators juggling many repeaters and networks
Operators juggling many repeaters and networks benefit from 4000 memory channels.
AnyTone AT-D168UV
Reasons to choose AnyTone AT-D168UV
- 4x more memory channels (4,000 vs 1,024)
- 183g lighter (220g vs 403g)
- Has DMR digital mode
- Has color TFT display
- FCC equipment authorization on file
Reasons to choose Retevis HA2
- 36% cheaper ($89.99 vs $139.99)
- 56% more battery (2800 mAh vs 1800 mAh)
- Has Bluetooth
- Has CHIRP compatibility
- IP67 water resistance
Spec battle
Spec-by-spec breakdown
Made your choice?
AnyTone AT-D168UV
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