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Hytera BP515LF vs Radioddity HD-1

What BP515LF does better (0) and where HD-1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Hytera BP515LF
Hytera · 2025BP515LF
6.3Score
0 advantages≈ £130
vs
Radioddity HD-1
Radioddity · 2026HD-1
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
4.6Range & power5.4
7.6Battery9.2
4.1Ruggedness7.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

BP515LFHD-1
115 × 553062 × 29180
BP515LFHD-1Difference
Height55 mm29 mm+26 mm
Width115 mm62 mm+53 mm
Depth30 mm180 mm−150 mm
Weight210 g210 g=

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

Why is BP515LF better than HD-1?

BP515LF has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HD-1 better than BP515LF?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,400 mAh+60%
  3. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera BP515LFHytera BP515LF≈ £1306.3
Radioddity HD-1Radioddity HD-1≈ £1209.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels—16
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh2,400 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight210 g210 g
Width115 mm62 mm
Height55 mm29 mm
Depth30 mm180 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackYellow
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
ConnectorsUSB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack1—
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