AdvertiseGB · GBP
tech21two-way radios, compared
  1. tech21
  2. Compare
  3. S1 E UF vs RB648 Plus

Hytera S1 E UF vs Retevis RB648 Plus

What S1 E UF does better (0) and where RB648 Plus wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 E UF
Hytera · 2026S1 E UF
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ £140
vs
Retevis RB648 Plus
Retevis · 2026RB648 Plus
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ £90
Higher score
2.3Range & power4.4
5.8Battery7.6
7.8Ruggedness6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 E UFRB648 Plus
94 × 5021206 × 3360
S1 E UFRB648 PlusDifference
Height50 mm33 mm+17 mm
Width94 mm206 mm−112 mm
Depth21 mm60 mm−39 mm

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

Why is S1 E UF better than RB648 Plus?

S1 E UF has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RB648 Plus better than S1 E UF?

  1. Transmit power1 W vs 5 W5×
  2. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 E UFHytera S1 E UF≈ £1404.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHF—
LicenceBusiness licence—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges430 - 480 MHz400 - 480 MHz
Transmit power1 W5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)—5 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage3.8 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight85 g—
Width94 mm206 mm
Height50 mm33 mm
Depth21 mm60 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackYellow
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm KlinkeUSB-C
BluetoothYes—
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare