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Entel HT649 vs Standard Horizon GX1800GPS/E

What HT649 does better (1) and where GX1800GPS/E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Entel HT649
Entel · 2026HT649
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ £430
vs
Standard Horizon GX1800GPS/E
Standard Horizon · 2026GX1800GPS/E
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ £390
Higher score
8.4Ruggedness8.8
7.3Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

HT649GX1800GPS/E
60 × 13037150 × 8582
HT649GX1800GPS/EDifference
Height130 mm85 mm+45 mm
Width60 mm150 mm−90 mm
Depth37 mm82 mm−45 mm
Weight277 g940 g−663 g

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

Why is HT649 better than GX1800GPS/E?

  1. Weight277 g vs 940 g3.4×

Why is GX1800GPS/E 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 MHz156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power1 W25 W
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage7.6 V13.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight277 g940 g
Width60 mm150 mm
Height130 mm85 mm
Depth37 mm82 mm
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
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 lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
GPS—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—8‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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