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Entel DX482M vs Standard Horizon HX320

What DX482M does better (3) and where HX320 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Entel DX482M
Entel · 2025DX482M
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ £240
vs
Standard Horizon HX320
Standard Horizon · 2026HX320
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ £150
Higher score
8.2Battery7.7
9.7Ruggedness6.1

Why is DX482M better than HX320?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
  2. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 2,100 mAh+5%
  3. Weight257 g vs 290 g+13%

Why is HX320 better than DX482M?

  1. Transmit power2 W vs 6 W3×
  2. 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
Channels16—
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh2,100 mAh
Battery voltage7.6 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight257 g290 g
Width—133 mm
Height—60 mm
Depth—42 mm
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Floats—Yes
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlue
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—USB-C, 3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth—Yes
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