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Hytera S1 LF vs Retevis RT40

What S1 LF does better (2) and where RT40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 LF
Hytera · 2026S1 LF
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ £65
vs
Retevis RT40
Retevis · 2026RT40
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
5.4Range & power3.7
9.0Battery8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 LFRT40
108 × 5320190 × 5433
S1 LFRT40Difference
Height53 mm54 mm−1 mm
Width108 mm190 mm−82 mm
Depth20 mm33 mm−13 mm
Weight145 g179 g−34 g

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

Why is S1 LF better than RT40?

  1. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+10%
  2. Weight145 g vs 179 g+23%

Why is RT40 better than S1 LF?

  1. Channels16 vs 483×
  2. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · S1 LF: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 LFHytera S1 LF≈ £658.5
Retevis RT40Retevis RT40≈ £458.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, dPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoYes
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 - 446.2 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1648
Maximum range (claimed)—1.7 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 g179 g
Width108 mm190 mm
Height53 mm54 mm
Depth20 mm33 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayNo display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
BluetoothYes—
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