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Garmin VHF 115i vs Midland Arctic

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

Garmin VHF 115i
Garmin · 2025VHF 115i
0 advantages≈ £350
vs
Midland Arctic
MidlandArctic
5.2Score
1 advantage
Higher score
Dimensions

Size comparison

VHF 115iArctic
85 × 17014655 × 11537
VHF 115iArcticDifference
Height170 mm115 mm+55 mm
Width85 mm55 mm+30 mm
Depth146 mm37 mm+109 mm
Weight1,240 g230 g+1,010 g

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

Why is VHF 115i better than Arctic?

VHF 115i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Arctic better than VHF 115i?

  1. Weight1,240 g vs 230 g5.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFMarine VHF
Frequency ranges156.050 - 163.275 MHz—
Transmit power25 W—
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Battery voltage12 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle—
Design & durability
Weight1,240 g230 g
Width85 mm55 mm
Height170 mm115 mm
Depth146 mm37 mm
Protection ratingIPX7—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
GPSYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2 Pin Motorola
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