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Hytera BP515 BT U1 vs Yaesu FTA-250L

What BP515 BT U1 does better (0) and where FTA-250L wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Hytera BP515 BT U1
Hytera · 2026BP515 BT U1
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ £160
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Yaesu FTA-250L
Yaesu · 2018FTA-250L
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ £210
4.4Battery3.2
4.0Ruggedness3.2

Why is BP515 BT U1 better than FTA-250L?

BP515 BT U1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is FTA-250L better than BP515 BT U1?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,950 mAh+30%
  2. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera BP515 BT U1Hytera BP515 BT U1≈ £1604.4
Yaesu FTA-250LYaesu FTA-250L≈ £2103.8
Radio & range
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz—
Transmit power4 W—
Channels256—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,950 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight210 g—
Width115 mm—
Height55 mm—
Depth30 mm—
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
ConnectorsUSB-C—
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack11
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