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Hytera BD505LF vs Midland D10 DMR446

What BD505LF does better (0) and where D10 DMR446 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Hytera BD505LF
Hytera · 2025BD505LF
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ £150
vs
Midland D10 DMR446
Midland · 2025D10 DMR446
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ £130
Higher score
5.4Range & power9.5
6.1Battery9.4
3.1Ruggedness3.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

BD505LFD10 DMR446
108 × 542860 × 11835
BD505LFD10 DMR446Difference
Height54 mm118 mm−64 mm
Width108 mm60 mm+48 mm
Depth28 mm35 mm−7 mm
Weight240 g235 g+5 g

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

Why is BD505LF better than D10 DMR446?

BD505LF has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is D10 DMR446 better than BD505LF?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+73%
  2. Channels16 vs 47829.9×
  3. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · BD505LF: Yes
  4. Weight240 g vs 235 g+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera BD505LFHytera BD505LF≈ £1505.0
Midland D10 DMR446Midland D10 DMR446≈ £1309.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, DMR
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoYes
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 - 446.2 MHz; 446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels16478
Maximum range (claimed)—14 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—282
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh2,600 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight240 g235 g
Width108 mm60 mm
Height54 mm118 mm
Depth28 mm35 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
Display—No display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C
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