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Hytera S1 LF vs Retevis RA635

What S1 LF does better (1) and where RA635 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 LF
Hytera · 2026S1 LF
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ £65
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Retevis RA635
Retevis · 2025RA635
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ £60
5.4Range & power5.4
9.0Battery3.9
2.6Features8.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 LFRA635
108 × 5320152 × 6032
S1 LFRA635Difference
Height53 mm60 mm−7 mm
Width108 mm152 mm−44 mm
Depth20 mm32 mm−12 mm

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

Why is S1 LF better than RA635?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · RA635: No

Why is RA635 better than S1 LF?

  1. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 LFHytera S1 LF≈ £658.5
Retevis RA635Retevis RA635≈ £605.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustable—
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh—
Battery voltage3.8 V4.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Standby time360 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight145 g—
Width108 mm152 mm
Height53 mm60 mm
Depth20 mm32 mm
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
Colours—Green
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke2,5mm Klinke
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack—4
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