Is it worth the risk to buy cheap 2 way radios?

Beyond the risk of fire is the risk of not getting a good quality product and the risk of losing your product warranty. When you buy cheap 2 way radio, you will face a lot of challenges. Inexpensive 2 way radio is often unable to perform as advertised, and may not meet your needs.
Inflated Range
The first major flaw with a discount 2 way radio is that the operating range is often inflated. Some manufacturers list the range as a product of standing in a vacuum, with a straight line of sight and no interference between the two radios; a scenario that is never likely to occur naturally. In reality, many cheap 2 way radios have anywhere from one half to one quarter of their advertised range, meaning that a one- to two-mile 2 way radio may have a functional range of half a mile or less.
Never use an inexpensive 2 way radio across large distances unless you’ve spoken to plenty of people who have used it and tested the range in a variety of scenarios, or read reviews from many users validating the range.
Low Battery Life
Another major disadvantage of inexpensive 2 way radios is potentially low battery life. In some cases, if you’re using standard batteries that you can purchase at any store, a cheap 2 way radio chews through them in a matter of hours.
If your radio uses rechargeable 2 way radio batteries, you’ve got a bigger problem, since you can’t simply replace the batteries with the disposables sold in most stores. You’ll need to carry spare batteries and be prepared to charge them regularly.
The two way radio can be a life saver in many dangerous situations. But the situation may become worse when you get cheap two way radios that have potential quality defects such as inflated range, poor speakers or low battery life. Do you think it worth the risk?