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Albrecht Tectalk Joy vs Hytera S1 mini

What Tectalk Joy does better (0) and where S1 mini wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Tectalk Joy
Albrecht · 2025Tectalk Joy
0 advantages≈ £17
vs
Hytera S1 mini
Hytera · 2025S1 mini
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ £60
Higher score
2.0Range & power5.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Tectalk JoyS1 mini
40 × 4712099 × 3016
Tectalk JoyS1 miniDifference
Height47 mm30 mm+17 mm
Width40 mm99 mm−59 mm
Depth120 mm16 mm+104 mm
Weight62 g48 g+14 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Tectalk Joy better than S1 mini?

Tectalk Joy has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is S1 mini better than Tectalk Joy?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Tectalk Joy: Yes
  2. Weight62 g vs 48 g+29%
  3. Channels8 vs 162×
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 miniHytera S1 mini≈ £605.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels816
Maximum range (claimed)0.5 km—
Squelchautomaticadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—750 mAh
Battery voltage—3.8 V
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight62 g48 g
Width40 mm99 mm
Height47 mm30 mm
Depth120 mm16 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursYellowBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
FlashlightYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectorsmicro USBUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth—Yes
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