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Cobra BlueBound 350 vs Himunication HM160 Max

What BlueBound 350 does better (2) and where HM160 Max wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Cobra BlueBound 350
Cobra · 2026BlueBound 350
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ £140
vs
Himunication HM160 Max
Himunication · 2026HM160 Max
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ £140
Higher score
7.8Range & power6.6
6.5Ruggedness9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

BlueBound 350HM160 Max
255 × 6652155 × 6040
BlueBound 350HM160 MaxDifference
Height66 mm60 mm+6 mm
Width255 mm155 mm+100 mm
Depth52 mm40 mm+12 mm
Weight268 g285 g−17 g

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

Why is BlueBound 350 better than HM160 Max?

  1. Channels215 vs 992.2×
  2. Weight268 g vs 285 g+6%

Why is HM160 Max better than BlueBound 350?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.025 - 163.275 MHz156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power6 W6 W
Channels21599
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight268 g285 g
Width255 mm155 mm
Height66 mm60 mm
Depth52 mm40 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
FloatsYesYes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursOrange, BlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—USB-C, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—1
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