vs
8.7Range & power5.4
5.6Battery9.2
6.8Ruggedness7.7
9.2Features8.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
G18 Pro NCHD-1
| G18 Pro NC | HD-1 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 56 mm | 29 mm | +27 mm |
| Width | 113 mm | 62 mm | +51 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 180 mm | −142 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 210 g | +30 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is G18 Pro NC better than HD-1?
G18 Pro NC has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is HD-1 better than G18 Pro NC?
- Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 2,400 mAh+50%
- USB-C chargingNo · G18 Pro NC: Yes
- Weight240 g vs 210 g+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 16 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 12 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,600 mAh | 2,400 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 240 g | 210 g |
| Width | 113 mm | 62 mm |
| Height | 56 mm | 29 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 180 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Yellow |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 10 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | 2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
