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Hytera S1 LF vs PNI PMR R70 Pro

What S1 LF does better (3) and where PMR R70 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 LF
Hytera · 2026S1 LF
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ £65
Higher score
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PNI PMR R70 Pro
PNI · 2026PMR R70 Pro
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ £60
5.4Range & power5.4
9.0Battery6.3
2.6Features9.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 LFPMR R70 Pro
108 × 5320230 × 6040
S1 LFPMR R70 ProDifference
Height53 mm60 mm−7 mm
Width108 mm230 mm−122 mm
Depth20 mm40 mm−20 mm
Weight145 g266 g−121 g

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

Why is S1 LF better than PMR R70 Pro?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · PMR R70 Pro: No
  2. Weight145 g vs 266 g+83%
  3. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+22%

Why is PMR R70 Pro better than S1 LF?

  1. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 LFHytera S1 LF≈ £658.5
PNI PMR R70 ProPNI PMR R70 Pro≈ £607.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—216
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh1,800 mAh
Battery voltage3.8 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Standby time360 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight145 g266 g
Width108 mm230 mm
Height53 mm60 mm
Depth20 mm40 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Floats—Yes
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack—1
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