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Entel HT649 vs Midland Arctic

What HT649 does better (0) and where Arctic wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Entel HT649
Entel · 2026HT649
8.7Score
0 advantages≈ £430
Higher score
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Midland Arctic
MidlandArctic
5.2Score
1 advantage
7.3Features2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

HT649Arctic
60 × 1303755 × 11537
HT649ArcticDifference
Height130 mm115 mm+15 mm
Width60 mm55 mm+5 mm
Depth37 mm37 mm=
Weight277 g230 g+47 g

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

Why is HT649 better than Arctic?

HT649 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Arctic better than HT649?

  1. Weight277 g vs 230 g+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Entel HT649Entel HT649≈ £4308.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFMarine VHF
Frequency ranges156 - 163.275 MHz—
Transmit power1 W—
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Battery voltage7.6 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight277 g230 g
Width60 mm55 mm
Height130 mm115 mm
Depth37 mm37 mm
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursYellow—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—2 Pin Motorola
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