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Hytera S1 LF vs Retevis RB629

What S1 LF does better (2) and where RB629 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 LF
Hytera · 2026S1 LF
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ £65
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Retevis RB629
Retevis · 2026RB629
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ £80
5.4Range & power5.4
9.0Battery3.3
2.6Features2.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 LFRB629
108 × 5320113 × 5834
S1 LFRB629Difference
Height53 mm58 mm−5 mm
Width108 mm113 mm−5 mm
Depth20 mm34 mm−14 mm

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

Why is S1 LF better than RB629?

  1. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 1,100 mAh2×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · RB629: No

Why is RB629 better than S1 LF?

RB629 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 LFHytera S1 LF≈ £658.5
Retevis RB629Retevis RB629≈ £804.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh1,100 mAh
Battery voltage3.8 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Standby time360 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight145 g—
Width108 mm113 mm
Height53 mm58 mm
Depth20 mm34 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayNo display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack—4
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