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Baofeng GT-5R vs Hytera AP515LF

What GT-5R does better (2) and where AP515LF wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng GT-5R
Baofeng · 2021GT-5R
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ £18
vs
Hytera AP515LF
Hytera · 2026AP515LF
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ £130
Higher score
4.2Range & power5.4
9.7Battery9.7

Why is GT-5R better than AP515LF?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 0.5 W10×
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs No display

Why is AP515LF better than GT-5R?

  1. Battery capacity3,800 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+5%
  2. Weight227 g vs 200 g+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng GT-5RBaofeng GT-5R≈ £188.0
Hytera AP515LFHytera AP515LF≈ £1308.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFPMR446
LicenceAmateur licenceLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power5 W0.5 W
Channels—16
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,800 mAh4,000 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight227 g200 g
Width—105 mm
Height—55 mm
Depth—30 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
DisplayMonochrome displayNo display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C
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