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Cobra BlueBound 350 vs Midland Arctic

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

Cobra BlueBound 350
Cobra · 2026BlueBound 350
6.5Score
0 advantages≈ £140
Higher score
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Midland Arctic
MidlandArctic
5.2Score
1 advantage
Dimensions

Size comparison

BlueBound 350Arctic
255 × 665255 × 11537
BlueBound 350ArcticDifference
Height66 mm115 mm−49 mm
Width255 mm55 mm+200 mm
Depth52 mm37 mm+15 mm
Weight268 g230 g+38 g

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

Why is BlueBound 350 better than Arctic?

BlueBound 350 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Arctic better than BlueBound 350?

  1. Weight268 g vs 230 g+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFMarine VHF
Frequency ranges156.025 - 163.275 MHz—
Transmit power6 W—
Channels215—
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight268 g230 g
Width255 mm55 mm
Height66 mm115 mm
Depth52 mm37 mm
Protection ratingIPX7—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursOrange, Black—
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—2 Pin Motorola
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