30% cheaper ≈ £300
- Water protection (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx8
- Display Monochrome display vs Backlit display
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Alternatives to Entel HT649
10 marine VHF radios at a similar price that compete with the HT649 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
Alternatives to the HT649
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Raymarine · 2026Ray63
Same price ≈ £420
- Transmit power 25 W vs 1 W
- Water protection (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx8
9% cheaper ≈ £390
- Transmit power 25 W vs 1 W
- Weight 940 g vs 277 g
5
Standard Horizon · 2026GX1400GPS/E
49% cheaper ≈ £220
- Transmit power 25 W vs 1 W
- Weight 800 g vs 277 g
6
Garmin · 2025VHF 115i
19% cheaper ≈ £350
- Transmit power 25 W vs 1 W
- Weight 1,240 g vs 277 g
- Water protection (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx8
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Garmin · 2025VHF 215i AIS
54% pricier ≈ £660
- Transmit power 25 W vs 1 W
- Weight 1,200 g vs 277 g
- Water protection (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx8
44% cheaper ≈ £240
- Transmit power 2 W vs 1 W
- Weight 257 g vs 277 g
- Display No display vs Backlit display
47% cheaper ≈ £230
- Transmit power 6 W vs 1 W
