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Cobra RX380 vs Hytera S1 LF

What RX380 does better (2) and where S1 LF wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Cobra RX380
Cobra · 2025RX380
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ £70
vs
Hytera S1 LF
Hytera · 2026S1 LF
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ £65
Higher score
6.2Range & power5.4
4.0Features2.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

RX380S1 LF
62 × 42173108 × 5320
RX380S1 LFDifference
Height42 mm53 mm−11 mm
Width62 mm108 mm−46 mm
Depth173 mm20 mm+153 mm
Weight113 g145 g−32 g

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

Why is RX380 better than S1 LF?

  1. Weight113 g vs 145 g+28%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is S1 LF better than RX380?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · RX380: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Cobra RX380Cobra RX380≈ £704.2
Hytera S1 LFHytera S1 LF≈ £658.5
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)8 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)83—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomaticadjustable
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,200 mAh
Battery voltage—3.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Standby time—360 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight113 g145 g
Width62 mm108 mm
Height42 mm53 mm
Depth173 mm20 mm
Protection ratingIPX2—
Water protection (IPx)IPx2—
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectorsmicro USBUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack2—
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