Baofeng UV-25 vs Retevis HA2

The Retevis HA2 edges out the UV-25, though the difference is modest and depends on your needs.

The most important differentiator is feature set. The HA2 adds APRS and Bluetooth, which the UV-25 lacks, while the UV-25 includes GPS where the HA2 does not. The HA2 also carries an IP67 weather rating; we have no IP rating for the UV-25. Both weigh essentially the same and support CHIRP programming. We don't have TX power for the HA2, so we cannot directly compare output.

The UV-25 owners report 4.3 out of 5 stars from 89 reviews, reflecting real user experience at scale. The HA2 shows a perfect 5.0 rating, but from only 2 reviews, which is too small a sample to be reliable. On price, the HA2 is listed at 110 dollars while the UV-25 price is unknown.

Buy the UV-25 if you need GPS and want feedback from a large owner base. Buy the HA2 if APRS, Bluetooth, and weather sealing matter to your use case and the 110 dollar price fits your budget.

The HA2 is the safer choice given its sealed design and listed price, but confirm TX power specs before deciding.