Dimensions
Size comparison
S1 miniXT50
| S1 mini | XT50 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 30 mm | 103 mm | −73 mm |
| Width | 99 mm | 54 mm | +45 mm |
| Depth | 16 mm | 33 mm | −17 mm |
| Weight | 48 g | 93 g | −45 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is S1 mini better than XT50?
- Weight48 g vs 93 g+94%
- Battery capacity750 mAh vs 700 mAh+7%
- DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
Why is XT50 better than S1 mini?
XT50 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 16 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | — | 8 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 38 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 750 mAh | 700 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.8 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 48 g | 93 g |
| Width | 99 mm | 54 mm |
| Height | 30 mm | 103 mm |
| Depth | 16 mm | 33 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 3 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C, 3,5mm Klinke | 2 Pin Midland |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 2 |
