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Hytera HM785L V1 vs Motorola MOTOTRBO DM4600e

What HM785L V1 does better (2) and where MOTOTRBO DM4600e wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Hytera HM785L V1
Hytera · 2026HM785L V1
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ £490
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Motorola MOTOTRBO DM4600e
Motorola · 2025MOTOTRBO DM4600e
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ £590
9.6Range & power9.2
2.8Ruggedness2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM785L V1MOTOTRBO DM4600e
179 × 1776253 × 175206
HM785L V1MOTOTRBO DM4600eDifference
Height177 mm175 mm+2 mm
Width179 mm53 mm+126 mm
Depth62 mm206 mm−144 mm
Weight1,520 g1,800 g−280 g

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

Why is HM785L V1 better than MOTOTRBO DM4600e?

  1. Weight1,520 g vs 1,800 g+18%
  2. Channels1,024 vs 1,000+2%

Why is MOTOTRBO DM4600e better than HM785L V1?

  1. Transmit power25 W vs 45 W+80%
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera HM785L V1Hytera HM785L V1≈ £4908.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceBusiness licenceBusiness licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges136 - 174 MHz300 - 360 MHz; 350 - 400 MHz; 403 - 470 MHz; 450 - 527 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power25 W45 W
Channels1,0241,000
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.6 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNo—
Design & durability
Weight1,520 g1,800 g
Width179 mm53 mm
Height177 mm175 mm
Depth62 mm206 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors10‑polige Mikrofonbuchse—
BluetoothYesYes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Radios in the base pack—1
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