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Entel DX482M vs Entel HT649

What DX482M does better (2) and where HT649 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Entel DX482M
Entel · 2025DX482M
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ £240
vs
Entel HT649
Entel · 2026HT649
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ £430
Higher score
9.7Ruggedness8.4

Why is DX482M better than HT649?

  1. Transmit power2 W vs 1 W2×
  2. Weight257 g vs 277 g+8%

Why is HT649 better than DX482M?

  1. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Entel DX482MEntel DX482M≈ £2407.8
Entel HT649Entel HT649≈ £4308.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsMarine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges450 - 470 MHz156 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power2 W1 W
Channels16—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh—
Battery voltage7.6 V7.6 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight257 g277 g
Width—60 mm
Height—130 mm
Depth—37 mm
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackYellow
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Radios in the base pack1—
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