Mag One BPR50dx

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• Overview
• Models in the series
• Key capabilities of the series
• How does this compare to similar products?
• Who each model is for / common use cases
• Specifications
• Frequently asked questions

What is the Mag One BPR50dx Series?

The Motorola Mag One BPR50dX is a business two-way radio that operates in both analog and digital (DMR II) modes, offers 64 channels, and delivers up to 23 hours of talk time in digital mode from a 2200 mAh battery that recharges over USB-C. It is the direct successor to the Mag One BPR40 and BPR40d.

The series exists to solve a common problem for businesses that already run analog radios: how to move to digital without replacing the whole fleet at once. Because the BPR50dX runs in either mode, a team can keep existing analog handhelds in service and migrate to digital on its own schedule. The radio adds capabilities the older Mag One radios lacked, including USB-C charging, a louder 3 W audio stage, an IP55 dust and water rating, and built-in safety features such as a dedicated emergency button, Lone Worker, and Remote Monitor.

What unifies the two models in the series is a single hardware platform: the only meaningful differences are the frequency band and the maximum transmit power that comes with it. Everything else — channel count, battery, audio output, durability rating, and feature set — is identical across the line.

Models in the series

The BPR50dX is sold in two band variants. UHF (400–470 MHz) penetrates walls and structures and is the usual choice for indoor and multi-story sites; VHF (136–174 MHz) carries farther across open outdoor areas with fewer obstructions. The UHF model transmits at up to 4 W; the VHF model at up to 5 W. The two share the same chassis, 64-channel capacity, 2200 mAh battery, 3 W audio stage, and IP55 / MIL-STD 810 durability.

BPR50dX UHF fits the majority of buyers: retail floors, hotels, schools, hospitals, and other indoor or mixed environments where signal has to pass through walls and floors.

BPR50dX VHF fits open outdoor operations — golf courses, large outdoor venues, agriculture, and campuses with line-of-sight across open ground — where the longer wavelength carries farther.

Key capabilities of the series

The following features are shared across both models and describe what the radio does for the user.

• Analog and digital operation (DMR II). The radio works on legacy analog systems and on DMR digital systems, so a team can run mixed fleets and migrate to digital gradually rather than replacing everything at once.
• Dual-capacity direct mode. Using the two-slot TDMA structure of DMR, the radio can carry two conversations on a single 12.5 kHz channel without a repeater, effectively doubling channel capacity for direct radio-to-radio use.
• 3 W audio output with noise cancellation. The audio stage is rated at 1 W and peaks at 3 W — the loudest in Motorola's Mag One family — and noise cancellation strips background sound so messages stay intelligible on a busy floor or warehouse.
• USB-C charging and programming. The radio tops up from any standard USB-C charger and is also programmed over the same port, so a dead battery can be revived from common chargers already on hand.
• Up to 23 hours of digital talk time. A 2200 mAh lithium-ion battery covers a full shift and then some; runtime is rated at 16 hours in analog and 23 hours in digital on a 5/5/90 duty cycle at maximum power.
• Worker-safety features. A dedicated emergency button, Lone Worker (which prompts a check-in and raises an alert if the user doesn't respond), and Remote Monitor (which lets a supervisor open a radio's microphone remotely to hear its surroundings) are built in.
• Three programmable buttons and a textured PTT. Two side buttons plus a top button map to functions such as power level, scan, or monitor; the large textured push-to-talk button is usable with gloves.
• Scan and channel management. Dual priority scan, nuisance channel delete, voice announcements, and custom channel announcements help users track the right traffic without watching a screen.
• IP55 and MIL-STD 810 durability. The chassis is rated IP55 for dust and low-pressure water spray and tested to MIL-STD 810 revisions C through H for shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, and dust.

How does this compare to similar products?

The BPR50dX sits between Motorola's simplest on-site radios and its full MOTOTRBO line. Its closest comparisons are the radio it replaces (the Mag One BPR40/BPR40d), the entry MOTOTRBO CP100d, and the lighter-duty CLS series.

Versus the Mag One BPR40 / BPR40d. The BPR50dX replaces the older Mag One radios and is backward compatible with them in analog mode, so it can join an existing BPR40 fleet. Where it improves on the predecessor is USB-C charging (the older radios lacked it), the louder 3 W audio stage, the IP55 rating, full DMR II digital, and the Lone Worker, emergency, and Remote Monitor safety set. If you are extending or replacing a BPR40 deployment, the BPR50dX is the natural upgrade.

Versus the CP100d. These two overlap heavily — same bands, same high-power output, both analog/digital. The BPR50dX wins on channel count (64 vs 16), USB-C charging, louder audio, longer rated digital runtime, the higher IP55 rating, and its safety feature set. The CP100d is the better pick when you specifically need an on-radio display and keypad — its 160-channel variants offer a screen, which the BPR50dX does not — or when standardizing on the broader MOTOTRBO accessory and programming ecosystem matters more than USB-C convenience.

Versus the CLS series. The CLS1110 and CLS1410 are a different class of tool: about 4.6 oz, 1 W, analog-only, with one or four channels. They are the better choice for very small teams in a single building — boutique retail, a café, a small office — where the priorities are minimal weight, a pocketable form factor, and zero training, and where 1 W of indoor coverage is enough. The BPR50dX is the wrong radio for that buyer: it is heavier, more expensive, and built for larger sites, mixed fleets, digital migration, multi-team channel use, and rougher conditions. Choose the CLS when simplicity and size win; choose the BPR50dX when range, channels, durability, digital capability, or worker safety matter.

Who each model is for / common use cases

Band selection follows the environment: UHF for enclosed and multi-story spaces, VHF for open outdoor ground. Both models suit the same kinds of operations otherwise.

• Retail and big-box stores. BPR50dX UHF. The channel capacity supports separate floor, receiving, and security teams, and the noise cancellation handles a loud sales floor.
• Hotels and resorts. BPR50dX UHF for the building; VHF where grounds and outdoor areas are extensive. The 23-hour runtime covers long front-desk and housekeeping shifts.
• Schools and campuses. BPR50dX UHF inside buildings; VHF for open athletic fields and large grounds. The emergency button and Lone Worker features support staff safety protocols.
• Hospitals and healthcare facilities. BPR50dX UHF for dense multi-floor interiors where UHF signal penetrates walls.
• Warehouses and light industrial. Either band depending on building construction; the IP55 rating and MIL-STD 810 testing suit dusty, high-traffic floors.
• Golf courses, agriculture, and outdoor venues. BPR50dX VHF for line-of-sight range across open terrain.
• Construction and field crews. BPR50dX VHF on open sites, UHF where structures are going up; the durability rating and Lone Worker feature fit dispersed crews.

Specifications

All figures below are from the Motorola Mag One BPR 50dX data sheet and apply to both band variants except where the band is specified.

Further documentation: the Motorola BPR 50dX product page and the BPR 50dX user guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Motorola BPR50dX a digital or analog radio?

It is both. The BPR50dX operates in analog mode and in digital DMR II mode, so it works on existing analog systems and supports a gradual migration to digital without replacing the whole fleet.

How long does the BPR50dX battery last?

The 2200 mAh battery is rated for up to 16 hours in analog mode and up to 23 hours in digital mode on a 5/5/90 duty cycle at maximum power. It recharges over USB-C from any standard charger or the included single-unit charger.

What is the range of the BPR50dX?

There is no fixed mileage figure because range depends on terrain, obstructions, and power level. The UHF model (up to 4 W) is better at penetrating walls indoors, while the VHF model (up to 5 W) carries farther across open outdoor ground.

Is the BPR50dX compatible with older Mag One BPR40 radios?

Yes. The BPR50dX is the successor to the BPR40 and BPR40d and is backward compatible with them in analog mode, so it can be added to an existing Mag One fleet.

Is the BPR50dX waterproof?

It is rated IP55, meaning it is protected against dust and low-pressure water spray from any direction. It is not designed for submersion.

Should I choose the UHF or the VHF BPR50dX?

Choose UHF (400–470 MHz) for indoor, multi-story, or mixed environments where signal must pass through walls and floors. Choose VHF (136–174 MHz) for open outdoor areas such as fields, courses, and large grounds where the longer wavelength carries farther.

What is the difference between the BPR50dX and the CP100d?

Both share the same bands and power output, but the BPR50dX offers 64 channels, USB-C charging, a 3 W audio stage, an IP55 rating, and up to 23 hours of digital runtime. The CP100d is the better choice if you need an on-radio display and keypad, which the BPR50dX does not have.

What accessories work with the BPR50dX?

The BPR50dX uses Mag One audio accessories, including remote speaker microphones, in-line-mic earpieces, swivel earpieces, and two-wire surveillance kits, along with the PMNN4847 2200 mAh battery and the single-unit charger.