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Cobra BlueBound 350 vs Icom IC-M510BB

What BlueBound 350 does better (1) and where IC-M510BB wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Cobra BlueBound 350
Cobra · 2026BlueBound 350
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ £140
Higher score
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Icom IC-M510BB
Icom · 2026IC-M510BB
5.8Score
1 advantage
6.5Ruggedness4.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

BlueBound 350IC-M510BB
255 × 6652216 × 79113
BlueBound 350IC-M510BBDifference
Height66 mm79 mm−13 mm
Width255 mm216 mm+39 mm
Depth52 mm113 mm−61 mm
Weight268 g890 g−622 g

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

Why is BlueBound 350 better than IC-M510BB?

  1. Weight268 g vs 890 g3.3×

Why is IC-M510BB better than BlueBound 350?

  1. Transmit power6 W vs 25 W4.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.025 - 163.275 MHz156.025 - 162 MHz
Transmit power6 W25 W
Channels215—
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage7.4 V12 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight268 g890 g
Width255 mm216 mm
Height66 mm79 mm
Depth52 mm113 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursOrange, BlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
GPS—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—8‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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