Dimensions
Size comparison
MR HH500HX40E
| MR HH500 | HX40E | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 67 mm | 95 mm | −28 mm |
| Width | 121 mm | 52 mm | +69 mm |
| Depth | 53 mm | 33 mm | +20 mm |
| Weight | 262 g | 230 g | +32 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is MR HH500 better than HX40E?
MR HH500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is HX40E better than MR HH500?
- Battery capacity1,000 mAh vs 1,850 mAh+85%
- Weight262 g vs 230 g+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF |
| Frequency ranges | 156.050 - 163.275 MHz | 156.025 - 163.275 MHz |
| Transmit power | 6 W | 6 W |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Call tones | 10 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,000 mAh | 1,850 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socket | Rechargeable pack |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 262 g | 230 g |
| Width | 121 mm | 52 mm |
| Height | 67 mm | 95 mm |
| Depth | 53 mm | 33 mm |
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Floats | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black, Orange |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 3,5mm Klinke | 3,5mm Klinke |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
