HYS-771N Dual-Band Whip (SMA-Female) vs Mirkit 15.6-inch Dual-Band Whip (SMA-Female)

The HYS-771N and Mirkit 15.6-inch are electrically identical antennas. Both are 396 mm whips with the same electrical characteristics: electrically short on VHF (realistically -1.0 dBi) and 5/8 wave on UHF (realistically 2.9 dBi). Their equal scores of 84/100 reflect this equivalence.

The single most important differentiator is price. The Mirkit costs $13.99 versus the HYS-771N at $18.99, a five dollar advantage that means identical performance for less money.

The HYS-771N's claimed 2.5 dBi gain is overstated and not supported by its electrical length. The Mirkit's silence on claimed specifications is actually a point in its favor here, avoiding false marketing.

Buy the Mirkit 15.6-inch if you want the same electrical performance at a lower price. Buy the HYS-771N only if you have a specific connector or supplier preference that makes the extra cost worth it.

Get the Mirkit. For dual-band handheld work, both antennas perform identically on UHF and equally struggle on VHF. There is no performance reason to pay more.