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em-trak X100 vs Garmin VHF 315i

What X100 does better (1) and where VHF 315i wins (0) — every spec side by side.

em-trak X100
em-trak · 2025X100
1 advantage≈ £1,300
vs
Garmin VHF 315i
Garmin · 2026VHF 315i
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ £610
Higher score
4.6Ruggedness2.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

X100VHF 315i
249 × 8416260 × 205181
X100VHF 315iDifference
Height84 mm205 mm−121 mm
Width249 mm60 mm+189 mm
Depth162 mm181 mm−19 mm
Weight800 g1,527 g−727 g

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

Why is X100 better than VHF 315i?

  1. Weight800 g vs 1,527 g+91%

Why is VHF 315i better than X100?

VHF 315i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

em-trak X100em-trak X100≈ £1,300
Garmin VHF 315iGarmin VHF 315i≈ £6104.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.025 - 162.025 MHz156 - 162 MHz
Transmit power25 W25 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
Design & durability
Weight800 g1,527 g
Width249 mm60 mm
Height84 mm205 mm
Depth162 mm181 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
GPSYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
BluetoothYes—
Wi-FiYes—
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