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eSynic BF-88E vs Hytera S1 Pro LF

What BF-88E does better (1) and where S1 Pro LF wins (3) — every spec side by side.

eSynic BF-88E
eSynic · 2026BF-88E
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ £90
vs
Hytera S1 Pro LF
Hytera · 2026S1 Pro LF
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ £95
Higher score
3.9Range & power5.4
7.6Battery7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

BF-88ES1 Pro LF
168 × 5734108 × 5320
BF-88ES1 Pro LFDifference
Height57 mm53 mm+4 mm
Width168 mm108 mm+60 mm
Depth34 mm20 mm+14 mm
Weight150 g145 g+5 g

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

Why is BF-88E better than S1 Pro LF?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · S1 Pro LF: No

Why is S1 Pro LF better than BF-88E?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+47%
  2. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
  3. Weight150 g vs 145 g+3%
Specifications

Side by side

eSynic BF-88EeSynic BF-88E≈ £907.0
Hytera S1 Pro LFHytera S1 Pro LF≈ £957.6
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)5 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh2,200 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight150 g145 g
Width168 mm108 mm
Height57 mm53 mm
Depth34 mm20 mm
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack10—
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