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4.4Battery7.7
6.1Features9.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
AP585 BT U1RB648 Plus
| AP585 BT U1 | RB648 Plus | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 55 mm | 33 mm | +22 mm |
| Width | 115 mm | 206 mm | −91 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 60 mm | −30 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is AP585 BT U1 better than RB648 Plus?
AP585 BT U1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is RB648 Plus better than AP585 BT U1?
- Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+33%
- Transmit power4 W vs 5 W+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur UHF | — |
| Licence | Business licence | — |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 470 MHz | 400 - 480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4 W | 5 W |
| Channels | — | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | — | 5 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 155 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Call tones | — | 10 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 230 g | — |
| Width | 115 mm | 206 mm |
| Height | 55 mm | 33 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 60 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Yellow |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 9 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
