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Hytera AP515 V1 vs Hytera S1 E UF

What AP515 V1 does better (3) and where S1 E UF wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Hytera AP515 V1
Hytera · 2026AP515 V1
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ £100
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Hytera S1 E UF
Hytera · 2026S1 E UF
4.9Score
3 advantages≈ £140
5.7Range & power2.3
9.3Battery5.8
5.1Ruggedness7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

AP515 V1S1 E UF
105 × 553094 × 5021
AP515 V1S1 E UFDifference
Height55 mm50 mm+5 mm
Width105 mm94 mm+11 mm
Depth30 mm21 mm+9 mm
Weight200 g85 g+115 g

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

Why is AP515 V1 better than S1 E UF?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 1 W5×
  2. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 1,800 mAh2.2×
  3. Channels32 vs 162×

Why is S1 E UF better than AP515 V1?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Weight200 g vs 85 g2.4×
  3. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera AP515 V1Hytera AP515 V1≈ £1007.7
Hytera S1 E UFHytera S1 E UF≈ £1404.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFAmateur UHF
LicenceBusiness licenceBusiness licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges136 - 174 MHz430 - 480 MHz
Transmit power5 W1 W
Channels3216
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh1,800 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight200 g85 g
Width105 mm94 mm
Height55 mm50 mm
Depth30 mm21 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-CUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack1—
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