AnyTone AT-D890UV vs Yaesu VX-6R

The AT-D890UV edges out the VX-6R based on listed specifications and price. The AnyTone offers DMR capability, costs $31 less, and weighs 23 grams less. However, we lack the AT-D890UV's transmit power rating, which prevents a full appraisal of its performance envelope. The VX-6R's 5-watt output is documented and modest but adequate for most portable use.

The single most important differentiator is DMR support. The AnyTone includes digital mobile radio; the Yaesu does not. This matters significantly if you operate on DMR networks. If you don't, this advantage disappears.

Owner feedback slightly favors the AnyTone at 4.8 out of 5 stars, though that rating rests on only 5 reviews. The VX-6R's 4.6 rating draws from 238 reviews, providing much stronger statistical weight for what owners actually report in real use.

Buy the AT-D890UV if DMR is central to your operating plans and you accept incomplete specs. Buy the VX-6R if you want an analog radio backed by extensive owner experience and known power output, and don't need digital modes.

The AnyTone is the better value sheet if specs are your guide, but the Yaesu's track record with buyers carries real weight.