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Hytera AP515LF vs Motorola XT420

What AP515LF does better (1) and where XT420 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Hytera AP515LF
Hytera · 2026AP515LF
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ £130
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Motorola XT420
Motorola · 2026XT420
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £100
5.4Range & power6.5
4.4Ruggedness6.3

Why is AP515LF better than XT420?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · XT420: No

Why is XT420 better than AP515LF?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera AP515LFHytera AP515LF≈ £1308.2
Motorola XT420Motorola XT420≈ £1007.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)—9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—257
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Call tones—3
Power & battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight200 g—
Width105 mm—
Height55 mm—
Depth30 mm—
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm
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