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Hytera S1 LF vs PNI DMR R45

What S1 LF does better (2) and where DMR R45 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 LF
Hytera · 2026S1 LF
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ £65
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PNI DMR R45
PNI · 2026DMR R45
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ £60
5.4Range & power6.2
9.0Battery8.7
2.6Features4.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 LFDMR R45
108 × 5320138 × 6030
S1 LFDMR R45Difference
Height53 mm60 mm−7 mm
Width108 mm138 mm−30 mm
Depth20 mm30 mm−10 mm
Weight145 g150 g−5 g

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

Why is S1 LF better than DMR R45?

  1. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+10%
  2. Weight145 g vs 150 g+3%

Why is DMR R45 better than S1 LF?

  1. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 LFHytera S1 LF≈ £658.5
PNI DMR R45PNI DMR R45≈ £608.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)—8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—104
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage3.8 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time360 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight145 g150 g
Width108 mm138 mm
Height53 mm60 mm
Depth20 mm30 mm
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm KlinkeUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
BluetoothYesYes
Radios in the base pack—1

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