RadioRanked verdict
Updated Nov 2026Baofeng UV-82HP vs Radioddity GD-168
Our pick
Radioddity GD-168$139.99
The UV-82HP is the clear winner for most users.
The single most important differentiator is price and simplicity versus features. The UV-82HP costs $50 and does what it does well according to owners (4.4/5 from 4,820 reviews), while the GD-168 costs nearly three times as much at $140 but adds DMR and APRS capabilities that many casual operators never use. Both radios are roughly equivalent in weight and neither has an IP rating listed. The GD-168 owners report 4.2/5 satisfaction, though with only 12 reviews this represents far less buyer feedback.
The UV-82HP should appeal to budget-conscious newcomers and operators who want a reliable analog-only handheld without paying for unused digital features. The GD-168 makes sense for someone already committed to DMR networks or APRS operations and willing to pay the premium for those specific capabilities.
Buy the UV-82HP unless you specifically need DMR or APRS. Its significantly lower price, CHIRP compatibility, and robust owner feedback make it the smarter choice for general use. The GD-168 is a valid option only if its digital modes directly serve your operating plans.
By use case
Which should you buy?
Budget-constrained buyer wanting local VHF and UHF contacts
It costs far less while covering both VHF and UHF bands with 7W transmit power for everyday local contacts.
UV-82HPBrand-new licensee starting with local voice operation
Its simpler interface and higher beginner score make it an easier first handheld for learning local repeater use.
UV-82HPTechnician or General operator moving into DMR
It adds DMR digital operation and stores 4000 channels, which the Baofeng cannot offer.
Radioddity GD-168Operator wanting APRS tracking and a color screen
It includes APRS support and a color display, giving it a considerably higher feature score.
Radioddity GD-168Outdoor user needing a light, secondary radio
Its portability score is comparable and it is the cheaper option to carry as a backup handheld.
UV-82HPOperator needing deep channel and contact storage
With 4000 memory channels, it handles large channel lists far better than the 128-channel Baofeng.
Radioddity GD-168
Reasons to choose Baofeng UV-82HP
- 40% more TX power (7W vs 5W)
- 6g lighter (214g vs 220g)
- Has CHIRP compatibility
Reasons to choose Radioddity GD-168
- 31x more memory channels (4,000 vs 128)
- Has DMR digital mode
- Has APRS support
- Has color TFT display
Spec battle
Spec-by-spec breakdown
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