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Garmin VHF 115i vs Icom IC-M330GE

What VHF 115i does better (0) and where IC-M330GE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Garmin VHF 115i
Garmin · 2025VHF 115i
0 advantages≈ £350
vs
Icom IC-M330GE
Icom · 2022IC-M330GE
1 advantage≈ £260
3.2Ruggedness4.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

VHF 115iIC-M330GE
85 × 170146156 × 66110
VHF 115iIC-M330GEDifference
Height170 mm66 mm+104 mm
Width85 mm156 mm−71 mm
Depth146 mm110 mm+36 mm
Weight1,240 g730 g+510 g

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

Why is VHF 115i better than IC-M330GE?

VHF 115i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is IC-M330GE better than VHF 115i?

  1. Weight1,240 g vs 730 g+70%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.050 - 163.275 MHz156 - 163.425 MHz
Transmit power25 W25 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
Design & durability
Weight1,240 g730 g
Width85 mm156 mm
Height170 mm66 mm
Depth146 mm110 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
GPSYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
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