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Hytera AP585 BT U1 vs Radtel RT-880G

What AP585 BT U1 does better (0) and where RT-880G wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Hytera AP585 BT U1
Hytera · 2026AP585 BT U1
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ £130
vs
Radtel RT-880G
Radtel · 2025RT-880G
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ £95
Higher score
4.4Battery8.7
6.1Features8.5

Why is AP585 BT U1 better than RT-880G?

AP585 BT U1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RT-880G better than AP585 BT U1?

  1. Transmit power4 W vs 10 W2.5×
  2. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,400 mAh+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera AP585 BT U1Hytera AP585 BT U1≈ £1305.6
Radtel RT-880GRadtel RT-880G≈ £959.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFCB 27 MHz
LicenceBusiness licenceLicence-free
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz64–108 MHz, 18–620 MHz, 18–32 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power4 W10 W
Channels—1,024
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh2,400 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight230 g—
Width115 mm—
Height55 mm—
Depth30 mm—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackGrey
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-CUSB-C
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack1—
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