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Hytera BP515 V1 vs Retevis RB648 Plus

What BP515 V1 does better (1) and where RB648 Plus wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Hytera BP515 V1
Hytera · 2026BP515 V1
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ £110
vs
Retevis RB648 Plus
Retevis · 2026RB648 Plus
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ £70
Higher score
6.3Range & power4.6
4.4Battery7.7
4.0Ruggedness6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

BP515 V1RB648 Plus
115 × 5530206 × 3360
BP515 V1RB648 PlusDifference
Height55 mm33 mm+22 mm
Width115 mm206 mm−91 mm
Depth30 mm60 mm−30 mm

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

Why is BP515 V1 better than RB648 Plus?

  1. Channels256 vs 1616×

Why is RB648 Plus better than BP515 V1?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+33%
  3. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera BP515 V1Hytera BP515 V1≈ £1104.8
Radio & range
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges136 - 174 MHz400 - 480 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels25616
Maximum range (claimed)—5 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight210 g—
Width115 mm206 mm
Height55 mm33 mm
Depth30 mm60 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackYellow
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
ConnectorsUSB-CUSB-C
Radios in the base pack1—
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