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Cobra BlueBound 350 vs Cobra MR HH500

What BlueBound 350 does better (0) and where MR HH500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Cobra BlueBound 350
Cobra · 2026BlueBound 350
6.5Score
0 advantages≈ £140
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Cobra MR HH500
Cobra · 2025MR HH500
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ £140
6.5Ruggedness6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

BlueBound 350MR HH500
255 × 6652121 × 6753
BlueBound 350MR HH500Difference
Height66 mm67 mm−1 mm
Width255 mm121 mm+134 mm
Depth52 mm53 mm−1 mm
Weight268 g262 g+6 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is BlueBound 350 better than MR HH500?

BlueBound 350 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MR HH500 better than BlueBound 350?

  1. Weight268 g vs 262 g+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Cobra BlueBound 350Cobra BlueBound 350≈ £1406.5
Cobra MR HH500Cobra MR HH500≈ £1404.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.025 - 163.275 MHz156.050 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power6 W6 W
Channels215—
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socket
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight268 g262 g
Width255 mm121 mm
Height66 mm67 mm
Depth52 mm53 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
FloatsYesYes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursOrange, BlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack—1

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