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Hytera BP515LF vs Icom IC-U20SR

What BP515LF does better (0) and where IC-U20SR wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Hytera BP515LF
Hytera · 2025BP515LF
6.3Score
0 advantages≈ £130
vs
Icom IC-U20SR
Icom · 2025IC-U20SR
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
4.6Range & power5.4
7.6Battery9.0
4.1Ruggedness5.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

BP515LFIC-U20SR
115 × 553094 × 5027
BP515LFIC-U20SRDifference
Height55 mm50 mm+5 mm
Width115 mm94 mm+21 mm
Depth30 mm27 mm+3 mm
Weight210 g157 g+53 g

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

Why is BP515LF better than IC-U20SR?

BP515LF has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is IC-U20SR better than BP515LF?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,350 mAh+57%
  2. Weight210 g vs 157 g+34%
  3. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera BP515LFHytera BP515LF≈ £1306.3
Icom IC-U20SRIcom IC-U20SR≈ £1208.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels—16
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh2,350 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V3.6 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight210 g157 g
Width115 mm94 mm
Height55 mm50 mm
Depth30 mm27 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
ConnectorsUSB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
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