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@wizard Well they server very different purposes.
HackRF is significantly lower transmit power with a maximum power output of 1mW. If you are planing to transmit on HF, or even VHF this will be extremely limiting on its own. You would need an amplifier to make much use of it, especially at HF or with a directly attached antenna. By contrast the tx-500 is up to 10 watts, which is still low power (what we call QRP) but usable and much more powerful than one milliwatt.
Second the TX-599 is designed specifically for HF frequencies of 1.8 MHz to 50 MHz (160 meters to 6 meters). The HackRF has a wider frequency range of 1 MHz to 6GHz.
Finally the TX-500 is designed to be a standalone unit for field operation. No need for a laptop (though it can connect to one). You can operate it entierly from the unit. HackRF requires a computer so not well suited for field work or mobile.
@wizard Keep in mind using **either** to transmit (outside of FRS or CB bands) you need a special license. So you cant really use either effectively if you arent licensed, at least not to transmit.
@freemo nice! I've been interested in getting into SDR myself.. have been looking at the HackRF One.. I just looked up your device it looks awesome, would you recommend it over the hack Rf?