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DYNASCAN RL-300 vs Hytera AP585 BT U1

What RL-300 does better (2) and where AP585 BT U1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

DYNASCAN RL-300
DYNASCAN · 2026RL-300
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ £75
Higher score
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Hytera AP585 BT U1
Hytera · 2026AP585 BT U1
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ £130
3.0Battery4.4
8.5Features6.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

RL-300AP585 BT U1
124 × 5937115 × 5530
RL-300AP585 BT U1Difference
Height59 mm55 mm+4 mm
Width124 mm115 mm+9 mm
Depth37 mm30 mm+7 mm
Weight218 g230 g−12 g

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

Why is RL-300 better than AP585 BT U1?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+20%
  2. Weight218 g vs 230 g+6%

Why is AP585 BT U1 better than RL-300?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · RL-300: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

DYNASCAN RL-300DYNASCAN RL-300≈ £756.0
Hytera AP585 BT U1Hytera AP585 BT U1≈ £1305.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceBusiness licenceBusiness licence
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz400 - 470 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels256—
Maximum range (claimed)12 km—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight218 g230 g
Width124 mm115 mm
Height59 mm55 mm
Depth37 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIP55—
Water protection (IPx)IPx5—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C
Bluetooth—Yes
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