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Hytera S1 LF vs Retevis RT649P

What S1 LF does better (2) and where RT649P wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 LF
Hytera · 2026S1 LF
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ £65
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Retevis RT649P
Retevis · 2026RT649P
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ £70
5.4Range & power2.6
9.0Battery4.2
2.6Features7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 LFRT649P
108 × 5320202 × 6138
S1 LFRT649PDifference
Height53 mm61 mm−8 mm
Width108 mm202 mm−94 mm
Depth20 mm38 mm−18 mm
Weight145 g134 g+11 g

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

Why is S1 LF better than RT649P?

  1. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+83%
  2. USB-C chargingYes · RT649P: No

Why is RT649P better than S1 LF?

  1. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
  2. Weight145 g vs 134 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 LFHytera S1 LF≈ £658.5
Retevis RT649PRetevis RT649P≈ £706.6
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)—3 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones—20
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh1,200 mAh
Battery voltage3.8 V3.6 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 g134 g
Width108 mm202 mm
Height53 mm61 mm
Depth20 mm38 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Floats—Yes
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
Colours—Green
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinkemicro USB
BluetoothYes—
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