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Hytera AP515LF vs Icom IC-U20SR

What AP515LF does better (1) and where IC-U20SR wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Hytera AP515LF
Hytera · 2026AP515LF
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ £130
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Icom IC-U20SR
Icom · 2025IC-U20SR
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ £120
5.4Range & power5.4
9.7Battery9.0
4.4Ruggedness5.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

AP515LFIC-U20SR
105 × 553094 × 5027
AP515LFIC-U20SRDifference
Height55 mm50 mm+5 mm
Width105 mm94 mm+11 mm
Depth30 mm27 mm+3 mm
Weight200 g157 g+43 g

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

Why is AP515LF better than IC-U20SR?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 2,350 mAh+70%

Why is IC-U20SR better than AP515LF?

  1. Weight200 g vs 157 g+27%
  2. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera AP515LFHytera AP515LF≈ £1308.2
Icom IC-U20SRIcom IC-U20SR≈ £1208.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh2,350 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.6 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight200 g157 g
Width105 mm94 mm
Height55 mm50 mm
Depth30 mm27 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYes—
Key lock—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack—1

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