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Hytera S1 LF vs Retevis RT649

What S1 LF does better (1) and where RT649 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 LF
Hytera · 2026S1 LF
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ £65
Higher score
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Retevis RT649
Retevis · 2026RT649
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ £70
5.5Range & power5.5
2.6Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 LFRT649
108 × 5320174 × 5432
S1 LFRT649Difference
Height53 mm54 mm−1 mm
Width108 mm174 mm−66 mm
Depth20 mm32 mm−12 mm

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

Why is S1 LF better than RT649?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · RT649: No

Why is RT649 better than S1 LF?

  1. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 LFHytera S1 LF≈ £658.3
Retevis RT649Retevis RT649≈ £707.2
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
Squelchadjustableautomatic
Call tones—20
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh—
Battery voltage3.8 V3.6 V
Power sourceRechargeable packAA / AAA batteries
USB-C chargingYesNo
Standby time360 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight145 g—
Width108 mm174 mm
Height53 mm54 mm
Depth20 mm32 mm
Protection rating—IP65
Water protection (IPx)—IPx5
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
Colours—Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinkemicro USB
BluetoothYes—
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