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Cobra RX380 vs Hytera S1 mini

What RX380 does better (0) and where S1 mini wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Cobra RX380
Cobra · 2025RX380
4.2Score
0 advantages≈ £70
vs
Hytera S1 mini
Hytera · 2025S1 mini
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ £60
Higher score
6.2Range & power5.4
4.0Features7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

RX380S1 mini
62 × 4217399 × 3016
RX380S1 miniDifference
Height42 mm30 mm+12 mm
Width62 mm99 mm−37 mm
Depth173 mm16 mm+157 mm
Weight113 g48 g+65 g

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

Why is RX380 better than S1 mini?

RX380 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is S1 mini better than RX380?

  1. Weight113 g vs 48 g2.4×
  2. USB-C chargingNo · RX380: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Cobra RX380Cobra RX380≈ £704.2
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)8 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)83—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomaticadjustable
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—750 mAh
Battery voltage—3.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight113 g48 g
Width62 mm99 mm
Height42 mm30 mm
Depth173 mm16 mm
Protection ratingIPX2—
Water protection (IPx)IPx2—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
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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