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Hytera AP585 BT U1 vs Hytera PD365

What AP585 BT U1 does better (2) and where PD365 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Hytera AP585 BT U1
Hytera · 2026AP585 BT U1
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ £130
Higher score
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Hytera PD365
Hytera · 2026PD365
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ £230
4.4Battery3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

AP585 BT U1PD365
115 × 5530135 × 5824
AP585 BT U1PD365Difference
Height55 mm58 mm−3 mm
Width115 mm135 mm−20 mm
Depth30 mm24 mm+6 mm
Weight230 g160 g+70 g

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

Why is AP585 BT U1 better than PD365?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · PD365: No
  2. Transmit power4 W vs 3 W+33%

Why is PD365 better than AP585 BT U1?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+33%
  2. Weight230 g vs 160 g+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera AP585 BT U1Hytera AP585 BT U1≈ £1305.6
Hytera PD365Hytera PD365≈ £2304.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceBusiness licenceBusiness licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz400 - 440 MHz; 430 - 470 MHz
Transmit power4 W3 W
Channels—256
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight230 g160 g
Width115 mm135 mm
Height55 mm58 mm
Depth30 mm24 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-Cmicro USB
BluetoothYes—
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