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Hytera S1 E UF vs Stabo BF 40

What S1 E UF does better (2) and where BF 40 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 E UF
Hytera · 2026S1 E UF
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ £140
Higher score
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Stabo BF 40
Stabo · 2025BF 40
4.7Score
3 advantages≈ £90
2.3Range & power2.7
5.8Battery7.3
7.8Ruggedness3.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 E UFBF 40
94 × 502157 × 11632
S1 E UFBF 40Difference
Height50 mm116 mm−66 mm
Width94 mm57 mm+37 mm
Depth21 mm32 mm−11 mm
Weight85 g168 g−83 g

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

Why is S1 E UF better than BF 40?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Weight85 g vs 168 g+98%

Why is BF 40 better than S1 E UF?

  1. Transmit power1 W vs 3 W3×
  2. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+22%
  3. Channels16 vs 25616×
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 E UFHytera S1 E UF≈ £1404.9
Stabo BF 40Stabo BF 40≈ £904.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceBusiness licenceBusiness licence
Frequency ranges430 - 480 MHz400 - 470 MHz
Transmit power1 W3 W
Channels16256
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,200 mAh
Battery voltage3.8 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight85 g168 g
Width94 mm57 mm
Height50 mm116 mm
Depth21 mm32 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke—
BluetoothYes—
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