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Hytera S1 LF vs Retevis RB648

What S1 LF does better (1) and where RB648 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 LF
Hytera · 2026S1 LF
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ £65
vs
Retevis RB648
Retevis · 2026RB648
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ £80
Higher score
5.4Range & power2.3
9.0Battery8.7

Why is S1 LF better than RB648?

  1. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+10%

Why is RB648 better than S1 LF?

  1. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 LFHytera S1 LF≈ £658.5
Retevis RB648Retevis RB648≈ £809.0
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)—2 km
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 g—
Width108 mm—
Height53 mm—
Depth20 mm—
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm KlinkeUSB-C, Kopfhörer
BluetoothYes—
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