Dimensions
Size comparison
BD505LFG5 Pro
| BD505LF | G5 Pro | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 54 mm | 115 mm | −61 mm |
| Width | 108 mm | 55 mm | +53 mm |
| Depth | 28 mm | 30 mm | −2 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 97 g | +143 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BD505LF better than G5 Pro?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx22×
Why is G5 Pro better than BD505LF?
- Weight240 g vs 97 g2.5×
- Channels16 vs 855.3×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | PMR446, LPD |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 446.00625–446.19375 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | — |
| Channels | 16 | 85 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | — | 10 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 121 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 240 g | 97 g |
| Width | 108 mm | 55 mm |
| Height | 54 mm | 115 mm |
| Depth | 28 mm | 30 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IPX2 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx2 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Display | — | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 6 |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
