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Cobra BlueBound 350 vs Standard Horizon HX891BT/E

What BlueBound 350 does better (1) and where HX891BT/E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Cobra BlueBound 350
Cobra · 2026BlueBound 350
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ £140
vs
Standard Horizon HX891BT/E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX891BT/E
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ £230
Higher score
7.8Range & power5.2
6.5Ruggedness9.1

Why is BlueBound 350 better than HX891BT/E?

  1. Channels215 vs 882.4×

Why is HX891BT/E 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 MHz156.050 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power6 W6 W
Channels21588
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight268 g—
Width255 mm—
Height66 mm—
Depth52 mm—
Protection ratingIPX7IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
FloatsYesYes
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursOrange, BlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—4
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
GPS—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—micro USB, 3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack—1
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