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Hytera AP515 V1 vs Retevis MateTalk P3

What AP515 V1 does better (1) and where MateTalk P3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Hytera AP515 V1
Hytera · 2026AP515 V1
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ £100
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Retevis MateTalk P3
Retevis · 2026MateTalk P3
2 advantages≈ £75
9.2Battery7.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

AP515 V1MateTalk P3
105 × 5530105 × 5430
AP515 V1MateTalk P3Difference
Height55 mm54 mm+1 mm
Width105 mm105 mm=
Depth30 mm30 mm=

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

Why is AP515 V1 better than MateTalk P3?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 2,000 mAh2×

Why is MateTalk P3 better than AP515 V1?

  1. Channels32 vs 642×
  2. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera AP515 V1Hytera AP515 V1≈ £1008.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF—
LicenceBusiness licence—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136 - 174 MHz—
Transmit power5 W—
Channels3264
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—70 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight200 g—
Width105 mm105 mm
Height55 mm54 mm
Depth30 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack1—
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