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Hytera HM785L V1 vs Hytera HP785 VHF

What HM785L V1 does better (1) and where HP785 VHF wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Hytera HM785L V1
Hytera · 2026HM785L V1
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ £490
vs
Hytera HP785 VHF
Hytera · 2025HP785 VHF
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ £610
Higher score
9.6Range & power7.4
2.8Ruggedness8.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM785L V1HP785 VHF
179 × 17762132 × 5530
HM785L V1HP785 VHFDifference
Height177 mm55 mm+122 mm
Width179 mm132 mm+47 mm
Depth62 mm30 mm+32 mm
Weight1,520 g310 g+1,210 g

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

Why is HM785L V1 better than HP785 VHF?

  1. Transmit power25 W vs 5 W5×

Why is HP785 VHF better than HM785L V1?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  2. Weight1,520 g vs 310 g4.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera HM785L V1Hytera HM785L V1≈ £4908.3
Hytera HP785 VHFHytera HP785 VHF≈ £6109.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF—
LicenceBusiness licence—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges136 - 174 MHz136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power25 W5 W
Channels1,0241,024
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,400 mAh
Battery voltage13.6 V7.7 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight1,520 g310 g
Width179 mm132 mm
Height177 mm55 mm
Depth62 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Noise reduction—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors10‑polige Mikrofonbuchse—
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack—1
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