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Hytera S1 mini vs Motorola XT185

What S1 mini does better (2) and where XT185 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 mini
Hytera · 2025S1 mini
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ £60
vs
Motorola XT185
Motorola · 2022XT185
6.1Score
0 advantages≈ £55
Higher score
5.4Range & power6.2
7.5Features6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 miniXT185
99 × 3016136 × 4721
S1 miniXT185Difference
Height30 mm47 mm−17 mm
Width99 mm136 mm−37 mm
Depth16 mm21 mm−5 mm
Weight48 g100 g−52 g

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

Why is S1 mini better than XT185?

  1. Weight48 g vs 100 g2.1×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · XT185: No

Why is XT185 better than S1 mini?

XT185 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 miniHytera S1 mini≈ £605.8
Motorola XT185Motorola XT185≈ £556.1
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)—8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustableautomatic
Power & battery
Battery capacity750 mAh—
Battery voltage3.8 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight48 g100 g
Width99 mm136 mm
Height30 mm47 mm
Depth16 mm21 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke2,5mm Klinke, micro USB
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack12
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