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Hytera AP585 BT U1 vs Stabo BF 40

What AP585 BT U1 does better (1) and where BF 40 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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Stabo BF 40
Stabo · 2025BF 40
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ £100
4.4Battery5.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

AP585 BT U1BF 40
115 × 553057 × 11632
AP585 BT U1BF 40Difference
Height55 mm116 mm−61 mm
Width115 mm57 mm+58 mm
Depth30 mm32 mm−2 mm
Weight230 g168 g+62 g

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

Why is AP585 BT U1 better than BF 40?

  1. Transmit power4 W vs 3 W+33%

Why is BF 40 better than AP585 BT U1?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+47%
  2. Weight230 g vs 168 g+37%
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera AP585 BT U1Hytera AP585 BT U1≈ £1305.6
Stabo BF 40Stabo BF 40≈ £1004.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceBusiness licenceBusiness licence
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz400 - 470 MHz
Transmit power4 W3 W
Channels—256
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh2,200 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight230 g168 g
Width115 mm57 mm
Height55 mm116 mm
Depth30 mm32 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C—
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack1—
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