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Hytera BD505LF vs Midland XT70 Pro orange Case Set

What BD505LF does better (1) and where XT70 Pro orange Case Set wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Hytera BD505LF
Hytera · 2025BD505LF
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ £150
Higher score
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Midland XT70 Pro orange Case Set
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ £100
5.4Range & power9.2
6.1Battery2.2
3.1Ruggedness5.4

Why is BD505LF better than XT70 Pro orange Case Set?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 700 mAh2.1×

Why is XT70 Pro orange Case Set better than BD505LF?

  1. Weight240 g vs 113 g2.1×
  2. Channels16 vs 855.3×
Specifications

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Hytera BD505LFHytera BD505LF≈ £1505.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, LPD
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1685
Maximum range (claimed)—12 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—automatic
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh700 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packAA / AAA batteries
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight240 g113 g
Width108 mm680 mm
Height54 mm1,200 mm
Depth28 mm330 mm
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
Display—Backlit display
ColoursBlackOrange
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—Kopfhörer
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