APX-8000 vs Radtel RT-860

The Radtel RT-860 is the clear winner for most buyers.

The single most important differentiator is price: the RT-860 costs $39 versus $130 for the APX-8000, while delivering better listed specifications for the money. RadioRanked's overall score reflects this value proposition, with the RT-860 scoring 45 to the APX-8000's 39. Both radios share the same core feature set—no DMR, APRS, or GPS on either—making the value calculation straightforward.

Owner feedback slightly favors the RT-860, with 3.9 stars from 139 Amazon reviews compared to 3.5 stars from 30 reviews for the APX-8000. The RT-860's larger review sample gives more confidence in what owners are reporting. The APX-8000 advertises 12W transmit power, but we lack that specification for the RT-860, so we cannot claim a power advantage either way.

The APX-8000 is only worth considering if you specifically need its higher transmit power and can verify it justifies the $91 premium. For everyone else, the RT-860 offers substantially better value and comparable owner satisfaction at a fraction of the price.