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Baofeng GT-18 PMR vs Hytera S1 mini

What GT-18 PMR does better (2) and where S1 mini wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng GT-18 PMR
Baofeng · 2025GT-18 PMR
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ £45
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Hytera S1 mini
Hytera · 2025S1 mini
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ £60
3.9Range & power5.4
4.9Battery4.2
9.6Features7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

GT-18 PMRS1 mini
147 × 572699 × 3016
GT-18 PMRS1 miniDifference
Height57 mm30 mm+27 mm
Width147 mm99 mm+48 mm
Depth26 mm16 mm+10 mm
Weight33 g48 g−15 g

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

Why is GT-18 PMR better than S1 mini?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 750 mAh2×
  2. Weight33 g vs 48 g+45%

Why is S1 mini better than GT-18 PMR?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · GT-18 PMR: Yes
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
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)5 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh750 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight33 g48 g
Width147 mm99 mm
Height57 mm30 mm
Depth26 mm16 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectorsmicro USBUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack31
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