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Hytera S1 Pro LF vs Midland BR180

What S1 Pro LF does better (0) and where BR180 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 Pro LF
Hytera · 2026S1 Pro LF
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ £95
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Midland BR180
Midland · 2025BR180
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £100
5.4Range & power5.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 Pro LFBR180
108 × 532098 × 4727
S1 Pro LFBR180Difference
Height53 mm47 mm+6 mm
Width108 mm98 mm+10 mm
Depth20 mm27 mm−7 mm
Weight145 g118 g+27 g

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

Why is S1 Pro LF better than BR180?

S1 Pro LF has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is BR180 better than S1 Pro LF?

  1. Weight145 g vs 118 g+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 Pro LFHytera S1 Pro LF≈ £957.6
Midland BR180Midland BR180≈ £1007.1
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)—142
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh—
Battery voltage3.8 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight145 g118 g
Width108 mm98 mm
Height53 mm47 mm
Depth20 mm27 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scan—Yes
Key lockYes—
Roger beep—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack—1
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