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Hytera BD505LF vs Motorola XT460

What BD505LF does better (1) and where XT460 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Hytera BD505LF
Hytera · 2025BD505LF
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ £150
Higher score
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Motorola XT460
Motorola · 2025XT460
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ £130
5.5Range & power4.8
3.0Ruggedness4.8

Why is BD505LF better than XT460?

  1. Channels16 vs 82×

Why is XT460 better than BD505LF?

XT460 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Hytera BD505LFHytera BD505LF≈ £1504.8
Motorola XT460Motorola XT460≈ £1304.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels168
Maximum range (claimed)—9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—104
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—automatic
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight240 g—
Width108 mm—
Height54 mm—
Depth28 mm—
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
Shockproof—Yes
Display—Monochrome display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—Kopfhörer
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