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Hytera BP515 V1 vs Hytera PD365

What BP515 V1 does better (2) and where PD365 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Hytera BP515 V1
Hytera · 2026BP515 V1
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ £110
Higher score
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Hytera PD365
Hytera · 2026PD365
4.0Score
3 advantages≈ £230
6.3Range & power2.9
4.4Battery3.5
4.0Ruggedness5.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

BP515 V1PD365
115 × 5530135 × 5824
BP515 V1PD365Difference
Height55 mm58 mm−3 mm
Width115 mm135 mm−20 mm
Depth30 mm24 mm+6 mm
Weight210 g160 g+50 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is BP515 V1 better than PD365?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 3 W+67%
  2. USB-C chargingYes · PD365: No

Why is PD365 better than BP515 V1?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+33%
  2. Weight210 g vs 160 g+31%
  3. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera BP515 V1Hytera BP515 V1≈ £1104.8
Hytera PD365Hytera PD365≈ £2304.0
Radio & range
Radio standards—Amateur UHF
Licence—Business licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges136 - 174 MHz400 - 440 MHz; 430 - 470 MHz
Transmit power5 W3 W
Channels256256
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight210 g160 g
Width115 mm135 mm
Height55 mm58 mm
Depth30 mm24 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
ConnectorsUSB-Cmicro USB
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