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Hytera AP585 BT U1 vs Hytera BP515 V1

What AP585 BT U1 does better (1) and where BP515 V1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Hytera AP585 BT U1
Hytera · 2026AP585 BT U1
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ £130
Higher score
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Hytera BP515 V1
Hytera · 2026BP515 V1
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ £110
4.4Battery4.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

AP585 BT U1BP515 V1
115 × 5530115 × 5530
AP585 BT U1BP515 V1Difference
Height55 mm55 mm=
Width115 mm115 mm=
Depth30 mm30 mm=
Weight230 g210 g+20 g

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

Why is AP585 BT U1 better than BP515 V1?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is BP515 V1 better than AP585 BT U1?

  1. Transmit power4 W vs 5 W+25%
  2. Weight230 g vs 210 g+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera AP585 BT U1Hytera AP585 BT U1≈ £1305.6
Hytera BP515 V1Hytera BP515 V1≈ £1104.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHF—
LicenceBusiness licence—
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power4 W5 W
Channels—256
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.2 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight230 g210 g
Width115 mm115 mm
Height55 mm55 mm
Depth30 mm30 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reduction—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-CUSB-C
BluetoothYes—
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