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Garmin VHF 115i vs Garmin VHF 215i AIS

What VHF 115i does better (0) and where VHF 215i AIS wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Garmin VHF 115i
Garmin · 2025VHF 115i
0 advantages≈ £350
vs
Garmin VHF 215i AIS
Garmin · 2025VHF 215i AIS
1 advantage≈ £660
3.2Ruggedness3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

VHF 115iVHF 215i AIS
85 × 17014698 × 197149
VHF 115iVHF 215i AISDifference
Height170 mm197 mm−27 mm
Width85 mm98 mm−13 mm
Depth146 mm149 mm−3 mm
Weight1,240 g1,200 g+40 g

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

Why is VHF 115i better than VHF 215i AIS?

VHF 115i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is VHF 215i AIS better than VHF 115i?

  1. Weight1,240 g vs 1,200 g+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.050 - 163.275 MHz156.050 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power25 W25 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
Design & durability
Weight1,240 g1,200 g
Width85 mm98 mm
Height170 mm197 mm
Depth146 mm149 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
GPSYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
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