vs
5.4Range & power8.7
6.1Battery5.6
3.1Ruggedness6.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
BD505LFG18 Pro NC
| BD505LF | G18 Pro NC | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 54 mm | 56 mm | −2 mm |
| Width | 108 mm | 113 mm | −5 mm |
| Depth | 28 mm | 38 mm | −10 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 240 g | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BD505LF better than G18 Pro NC?
BD505LF has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is G18 Pro NC better than BD505LF?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
- Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+7%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 16 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | — | 12 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 155 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | 1,600 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 240 g | 240 g |
| Width | 108 mm | 113 mm |
| Height | 54 mm | 56 mm |
| Depth | 28 mm | 38 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 10 |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Noise reduction | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
