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Hytera BD505LF vs Kenwood TK-3701D

What BD505LF does better (1) and where TK-3701D wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Hytera BD505LF
Hytera · 2025BD505LF
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ £150
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Kenwood TK-3701D
Kenwood · 2025TK-3701D
2 advantages≈ £160
5.4Range & power8.5

Why is BD505LF better than TK-3701D?

  1. Weight240 g vs 282 g+18%

Why is TK-3701D better than BD505LF?

  1. Channels16 vs 483×
  2. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · BD505LF: Yes
Specifications

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Hytera BD505LFHytera BD505LF≈ £1505.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, dPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoYes
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz; 446 - 446.2 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1648
Maximum range (claimed)—9 km
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight240 g282 g
Width108 mm540 mm
Height54 mm1,230 mm
Depth28 mm340 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
Shockproof—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
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