Cobra RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54 vs Hytera S1 LF

What RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54 does better (1) and where S1 LF wins (0) — every spec side by side.

5.1Score

1 advantage≈ £85

Hytera · 2026S1 LF

8.5Score

0 advantages≈ £65

Higher score

8.2Range & power5.4

Why is RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54 better than S1 LF?

S1 LF has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Cobra RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54≈ £855.1	Hytera S1 LF≈ £658.5
Radio & range
Radio standards	PMR446	PMR446
Licence	Licence-free	Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)	No	No
Frequency ranges	446 MHz	446 MHz
Transmit power	0.5 W	0.5 W
Channels	—	16
Maximum range (claimed)	10 km	—
Squelch	—	adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity	—	2,200 mAh
Battery voltage	—	3.8 V
Power source	AA / AAA batteries	Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging	—	Yes
Standby time	—	360 h
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	—	145 g
Width	—	108 mm
Height	—	53 mm
Depth	—	20 mm
Water protection (IPx)	IPx4	—
Display	Monochrome display	No display
Colours	Black, Orange	—
Features
VOX (hands-free)	—	Yes
Channel scan	—	Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm	Yes	—
Monitor button	—	Yes
PC programmable	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	—	Yes
Connectors	—	USB-C, 3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth	—	Yes
Radios in the base pack	2	—