Narrowband  |  2024-03-21

Hytera Newly Released S Series Two-way Radios Win iF Design Awards

Source: The Critical Communications Review | Gert Jan Wolf editor

Hytera Communications announced that two models of its newly released S Series business two-way radios have emerged as winners of the iF Design Award 2024 among 10,807 designs from 72 nations.

Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, announced that two models of its newly released S Series business two-way radios have emerged as winners of the iF Design Award 2024 among 10,807 designs from 72 nations. They are the S1 and S1 Pro out of the S Series that revolutionizes the form factor of traditional two-way radios and caters to small and midsize businesses (SMBs) with unparalleled versatility and style.

The S1 is designed to elevate communication efficiency with its dual PTT buttons, which help users talk with either of the two standby groups with manual selection. Available in pearl white and metallic gray, the S1 blends well with professional attire, offering discretion and style. Its lightweight design and long battery life ensure uninterrupted operation, allowing staff to focus on delivering exceptional customer service.

The S1 Pro epitomizes elegance and professionalism. Inspired by the classic Doric column, its design exudes sophistication and refinement. The 1.8-inch OLED display makes essential icons, numbers, and texts accessible effortlessly. With top-notch AI-noise cancellation technology, the S1 Pro ensures superior audio clarity in challenging scenarios. Attendants, valets, receptionists, and security can hear and be heard when they are required to sync information instantly. 

The German iF Design Award, along with the German Red Dot Award and the American IDEA Award, is often dubbed the "Oscars of the Design World". Organized annually since its inception in 1953, the award has become the most prestigious and relevant design competitions in the world. In 2024 competition, 10,807 products from 72 countries competed on the global stage. A meticulous selection process involving 132 judges from 23 countries scrutinized entries based on creativity, form, function, differentiation and impact. This double triumph underscores international recognition for Hytera’s innovativeness in industrial design. 

The award-winning S Series business two-way radios are Hytera's first new offerings for 2024. Each of the S1 mini, S1, and S1 Pro models boasts exceptional ergonomics, intuitive operation, and crystal-clear audio. Backed by Hytera’s extensive user research, market insights, and engineering expertise, these models redefine the conventional design of radios and bring versatile functionalities for users from hospitality, retail, and beyond.