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Hytera AP515 V1 vs Radtel RT-880G

What AP515 V1 does better (1) and where RT-880G wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Hytera AP515 V1
Hytera · 2026AP515 V1
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ £100
vs
Radtel RT-880G
Radtel · 2025RT-880G
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ £95
Higher score
5.3Range & power8.5
9.2Battery8.7
2.4Features8.5

Why is AP515 V1 better than RT-880G?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 2,400 mAh+67%

Why is RT-880G better than AP515 V1?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
  2. Channels32 vs 1,02432×
  3. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera AP515 V1Hytera AP515 V1≈ £1008.0
Radtel RT-880GRadtel RT-880G≈ £959.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFCB 27 MHz
LicenceBusiness licenceLicence-free
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136 - 174 MHz64–108 MHz, 18–620 MHz, 18–32 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power5 W10 W
Channels321,024
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh2,400 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight200 g—
Width105 mm—
Height55 mm—
Depth30 mm—
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackGrey
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-CUSB-C
Radios in the base pack1—
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