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Hytera S1 LF vs Stabo freetalk com III

What S1 LF does better (2) and where freetalk com III wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 LF
Hytera · 2026S1 LF
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ £65
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Stabo freetalk com III
Stabo · 2025freetalk com III
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ £55
5.4Range & power5.4
9.0Battery8.3
2.6Features6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 LFfreetalk com III
108 × 5320170 × 6030
S1 LFfreetalk com IIIDifference
Height53 mm60 mm−7 mm
Width108 mm170 mm−62 mm
Depth20 mm30 mm−10 mm
Weight145 g170 g−25 g

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

Why is S1 LF better than freetalk com III?

  1. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 1,700 mAh+29%
  2. Weight145 g vs 170 g+17%

Why is freetalk com III better than S1 LF?

  1. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 LFHytera S1 LF≈ £658.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh1,700 mAh
Battery voltage3.8 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time360 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight145 g170 g
Width108 mm170 mm
Height53 mm60 mm
Depth20 mm30 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack—1
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