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Entel HT649 vs Garmin VHF 215i AIS

What HT649 does better (2) and where VHF 215i AIS wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Entel HT649
Entel · 2026HT649
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ £430
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Garmin VHF 215i AIS
Garmin · 2025VHF 215i AIS
1 advantage≈ £660
8.4Ruggedness3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

HT649VHF 215i AIS
60 × 1303798 × 197149
HT649VHF 215i AISDifference
Height130 mm197 mm−67 mm
Width60 mm98 mm−38 mm
Depth37 mm149 mm−112 mm
Weight277 g1,200 g−923 g

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

Why is HT649 better than VHF 215i AIS?

  1. Weight277 g vs 1,200 g4.3×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is VHF 215i AIS better than HT649?

  1. Transmit power1 W vs 25 W25×
Specifications

Side by side

Entel HT649Entel HT649≈ £4308.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156 - 163.275 MHz156.050 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power1 W25 W
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage7.6 V12 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight277 g1,200 g
Width60 mm98 mm
Height130 mm197 mm
Depth37 mm149 mm
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursYellowBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
GPS—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Radios in the base pack—1
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