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Garmin VHF 115i vs Standard Horizon GX1400GPS/E

What VHF 115i does better (0) and where GX1400GPS/E wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Garmin VHF 115i
Garmin · 2025VHF 115i
0 advantages≈ £350
vs
Standard Horizon GX1400GPS/E
Standard Horizon · 2026GX1400GPS/E
2 advantages≈ £220
3.2Ruggedness9.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

VHF 115iGX1400GPS/E
85 × 170146156 × 10061
VHF 115iGX1400GPS/EDifference
Height170 mm100 mm+70 mm
Width85 mm156 mm−71 mm
Depth146 mm61 mm+85 mm
Weight1,240 g800 g+440 g

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

Why is VHF 115i better than GX1400GPS/E?

VHF 115i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is GX1400GPS/E better than VHF 115i?

  1. Weight1,240 g vs 800 g+55%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.050 - 163.275 MHz156.025 - 163.275 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 g800 g
Width85 mm156 mm
Height170 mm100 mm
Depth146 mm61 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
GPSYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
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