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Hytera S1 Pro LF vs Kenwood TK-3501T

What S1 Pro LF does better (2) and where TK-3501T wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 Pro LF
Hytera · 2026S1 Pro LF
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ £95
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Kenwood TK-3501T
Kenwood · 2026TK-3501T
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ £130
5.4Range & power6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 Pro LFTK-3501T
108 × 532054 × 11726
S1 Pro LFTK-3501TDifference
Height53 mm117 mm−64 mm
Width108 mm54 mm+54 mm
Depth20 mm26 mm−6 mm
Weight145 g210 g−65 g

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

Why is S1 Pro LF better than TK-3501T?

  1. Weight145 g vs 210 g+45%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is TK-3501T better than S1 Pro LF?

TK-3501T has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 Pro LFHytera S1 Pro LF≈ £957.6
Kenwood TK-3501TKenwood TK-3501T≈ £1304.8
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)—9 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh—
Battery voltage3.8 V7.5 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight145 g210 g
Width108 mm54 mm
Height53 mm117 mm
Depth20 mm26 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scan—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack—1
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