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Hytera AP515 V1 vs Hytera S1 Pro UHF

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

Hytera AP515 V1
Hytera · 2026AP515 V1
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ £100
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Hytera S1 Pro UHF
Hytera · 2026S1 Pro UHF
3.6Score
3 advantages≈ £120
5.3Range & power2.5
9.2Battery5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

AP515 V1S1 Pro UHF
105 × 5530108 × 5320
AP515 V1S1 Pro UHFDifference
Height55 mm53 mm+2 mm
Width105 mm108 mm−3 mm
Depth30 mm20 mm+10 mm
Weight200 g145 g+55 g

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

Why is AP515 V1 better than S1 Pro UHF?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+82%
  2. Transmit power5 W vs 3 W+67%
  3. USB-C chargingYes · S1 Pro UHF: No

Why is S1 Pro UHF better than AP515 V1?

  1. Channels32 vs 2568×
  2. Weight200 g vs 145 g+38%
  3. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera AP515 V1Hytera AP515 V1≈ £1008.0
Hytera S1 Pro UHFHytera S1 Pro UHF≈ £1203.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF—
LicenceBusiness licenceBusiness licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges136 - 174 MHz400 - 470 MHz
Transmit power5 W3 W
Channels32256
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh2,200 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight200 g145 g
Width105 mm108 mm
Height55 mm53 mm
Depth30 mm20 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack1—
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