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Hytera BP515LF vs Midland XT50 Pro Hobby & Work

What BP515LF does better (1) and where XT50 Pro Hobby & Work wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Hytera BP515LF
Hytera · 2025BP515LF
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ £130
Higher score
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Midland XT50 Pro Hobby & Work
Midland · 2025XT50 Pro Hobby & Work
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ £100
4.6Range & power7.4
7.6Battery2.1
4.1Ruggedness9.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

BP515LFXT50 Pro Hobby & Work
115 × 5530102 × 4930
BP515LFXT50 Pro Hobby & WorkDifference
Height55 mm49 mm+6 mm
Width115 mm102 mm+13 mm
Depth30 mm30 mm=
Weight210 g94 g+116 g

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

Why is BP515LF better than XT50 Pro Hobby & Work?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 700 mAh2.1×

Why is XT50 Pro Hobby & Work better than BP515LF?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Weight210 g vs 94 g2.2×
  3. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera BP515LFHytera BP515LF≈ £1306.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels—85
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh700 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight210 g94 g
Width115 mm102 mm
Height55 mm49 mm
Depth30 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackYellow
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—6
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
ConnectorsUSB-C—
Radios in the base pack12
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