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Hytera BP515LF vs Icom IC-F29SR2

What BP515LF does better (1) and where IC-F29SR2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Hytera BP515LF
Hytera · 2025BP515LF
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ £130
vs
Icom IC-F29SR2
Icom · 2025IC-F29SR2
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ £160
Higher score
4.6Range & power6.2
7.6Battery6.9
4.1Ruggedness6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

BP515LFIC-F29SR2
115 × 553052 × 18624
BP515LFIC-F29SR2Difference
Height55 mm186 mm−131 mm
Width115 mm52 mm+63 mm
Depth30 mm24 mm+6 mm
Weight210 g240 g−30 g

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

Why is BP515LF better than IC-F29SR2?

  1. Weight210 g vs 240 g+14%

Why is IC-F29SR2 better than BP515LF?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,570 mAh+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera BP515LFHytera BP515LF≈ £1306.3
Icom IC-F29SR2Icom IC-F29SR2≈ £1607.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels—16
Maximum range (claimed)—8 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,570 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V7.2 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight210 g240 g
Width115 mm52 mm
Height55 mm186 mm
Depth30 mm24 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
DisplayNo displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
ConnectorsUSB-C—
Radios in the base pack11
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