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Hytera S1 Pro LF vs Motorola XT420

What S1 Pro LF does better (1) and where XT420 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 Pro LF
Hytera · 2026S1 Pro LF
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ £95
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Motorola XT420
Motorola · 2026XT420
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £100
5.4Range & power6.5

Why is S1 Pro LF better than XT420?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is XT420 better than S1 Pro LF?

XT420 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 Pro LFHytera S1 Pro LF≈ £957.6
Motorola XT420Motorola XT420≈ £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
Maximum range (claimed)—9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—257
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Call tones—3
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh—
Battery voltage3.8 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight145 g—
Width108 mm—
Height53 mm—
Depth20 mm—
Protection rating—IP55
Water protection (IPx)—IPx5
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scan—Yes
Key lockYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm
BluetoothYes—
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