Radioddity GD-168 vs Retevis HA1UV

The Retevis HA1UV is the clear winner here. Despite costing less than half the price of the Radioddity GD-168, it delivers superior performance with a significantly higher overall score of 63 versus 44.

The single most important differentiator is CHIRP compatibility. The HA1UV supports CHIRP programming software, making frequency management and configuration dramatically easier. The GD-168 lacks this capability, forcing you into manual programming or proprietary software. This alone justifies the score gap and adds real practical value to the cheaper radio.

Both radios share identical shortcomings: unknown TX power, no DMR or APRS capability, and no GPS. These gaps suggest both are budget-oriented units with limited modern features. However, the HA1UV's better engineering and usability features distinguish it meaningfully.

Buy the Retevis HA1UV if you want solid entry-level performance with modern programming conveniences at an excellent price point. Buy the Radioddity GD-168 only if you have a specific feature or band requirement that the HA1UV doesn't meet, which isn't evident from this data.

The HA1UV is simply the better value and better radio by objective measures.