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5.3Range & power4.6
9.2Battery7.7
5.1Ruggedness6.3
2.4Features9.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
AP515 V1RB648 Plus
| AP515 V1 | RB648 Plus | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 55 mm | 33 mm | +22 mm |
| Width | 105 mm | 206 mm | −101 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 60 mm | −30 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is AP515 V1 better than RB648 Plus?
- Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 2,000 mAh2×
- Channels32 vs 162×
Why is RB648 Plus better than AP515 V1?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF | — |
| Licence | Business licence | — |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 136 - 174 MHz | 400 - 480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 32 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | — | 5 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 155 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Call tones | — | 10 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 200 g | — |
| Width | 105 mm | 206 mm |
| Height | 55 mm | 33 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 60 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Yellow |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 9 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | USB-C | USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
