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Hytera HM785L UV vs Hytera S1 LF

What HM785L UV does better (3) and where S1 LF wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Hytera HM785L UV
Hytera · 2026HM785L UV
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ £380
vs
Hytera S1 LF
Hytera · 2026S1 LF
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ £65
Higher score
9.6Range & power5.4
6.1Features2.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM785L UVS1 LF
179 × 17762108 × 5320
HM785L UVS1 LFDifference
Height177 mm53 mm+124 mm
Width179 mm108 mm+71 mm
Depth62 mm20 mm+42 mm
Weight1,520 g145 g+1,375 g

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

Why is HM785L UV better than S1 LF?

  1. Transmit power25 W vs 0.5 W50×
  2. Channels1,024 vs 1664×
  3. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is S1 LF better than HM785L UV?

  1. Weight1,520 g vs 145 g10.5×
  2. USB-C chargingNo · HM785L UV: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera HM785L UVHytera HM785L UV≈ £3808.3
Hytera S1 LFHytera S1 LF≈ £658.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFPMR446
LicenceBusiness licenceLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Frequency ranges350 - 470 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power25 W0.5 W
Channels1,02416
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,200 mAh
Battery voltage13.6 V3.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Standby time—360 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight1,520 g145 g
Width179 mm108 mm
Height177 mm53 mm
Depth62 mm20 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors10‑polige MikrofonbuchseUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke
BluetoothYesYes
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