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Entel DX482M vs Himunication HM160 Max

What DX482M does better (1) and where HM160 Max wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Entel DX482M
Entel · 2025DX482M
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ £240
vs
Himunication HM160 Max
Himunication · 2026HM160 Max
9.6Score
4 advantages≈ £140
Higher score
2.6Range & power6.6
8.2Battery9.6
9.7Ruggedness9.3

Why is DX482M better than HM160 Max?

  1. Weight257 g vs 285 g+11%

Why is HM160 Max better than DX482M?

  1. Transmit power2 W vs 6 W3×
  2. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+82%
  3. Channels16 vs 996.2×
  4. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Entel DX482MEntel DX482M≈ £2407.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsMarine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges450 - 470 MHz156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power2 W6 W
Channels1699
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh4,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.6 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight257 g285 g
Width—155 mm
Height—60 mm
Depth—40 mm
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Floats—Yes
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—USB-C, 3,5mm Klinke
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