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Hytera S1 mini vs Midland XT70

What S1 mini does better (3) and where XT70 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 mini
Hytera · 2025S1 mini
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ £60
vs
Midland XT70
Midland · 2024XT70
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ £75
Higher score
5.4Range & power8.4
4.2Battery3.4
7.5Features6.3

Why is S1 mini better than XT70?

  1. Weight48 g vs 113 g2.4×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · XT70: No
  3. Channels16 vs 82×

Why is XT70 better than S1 mini?

  1. Battery capacity750 mAh vs 1,000 mAh+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 miniHytera S1 mini≈ £605.8
Midland XT70Midland XT70≈ £756.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels168
Maximum range (claimed)—12 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustableautomatic
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Battery capacity750 mAh1,000 mAh
Battery voltage3.8 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packAA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight48 g113 g
Width99 mm580 mm
Height30 mm1,200 mm
Depth16 mm330 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm KlinkeKopfhörer
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack12
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