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Hytera BP515LF vs Midland G18 Pro

What BP515LF does better (1) and where G18 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Hytera BP515LF
Hytera · 2025BP515LF
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ £130
vs
Midland G18 Pro
Midland · 2025G18 Pro
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
4.6Range & power9.3
7.6Battery7.4
4.1Ruggedness7.5

Why is BP515LF better than G18 Pro?

  1. Weight210 g vs 240 g+14%

Why is G18 Pro better than BP515LF?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+7%
  3. DisplayNo display vs Monochrome display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera BP515LFHytera BP515LF≈ £1306.3
Midland G18 ProMidland G18 Pro≈ £1209.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels—99
Maximum range (claimed)—12 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,600 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight210 g240 g
Width115 mm1,130 mm
Height55 mm560 mm
Depth30 mm380 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Noise reductionYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
ConnectorsUSB-C—
Radios in the base pack1—
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