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Cobra MR HH600 vs Standard Horizon HX40E

What MR HH600 does better (2) and where HX40E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Cobra MR HH600
Cobra · 2025MR HH600
8.9Score
2 advantages
Higher score
vs
Standard Horizon HX40E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX40E
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ £130
7.3Battery5.4
8.6Ruggedness7.0
3.8Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

MR HH600HX40E
131 × 724752 × 9533
MR HH600HX40EDifference
Height72 mm95 mm−23 mm
Width131 mm52 mm+79 mm
Depth47 mm33 mm+14 mm
Weight329 g230 g+99 g

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

Why is MR HH600 better than HX40E?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
  2. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 1,850 mAh+8%

Why is HX40E better than MR HH600?

  1. Weight329 g vs 230 g+43%
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
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh1,850 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socketRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight329 g230 g
Width131 mm52 mm
Height72 mm95 mm
Depth47 mm33 mm
Protection ratingIPX8IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursOrangeBlack, Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
GPSYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—3,5mm Klinke
BluetoothYes—
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