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Garmin VHF 215i AIS vs Icom IC-M410BB

What VHF 215i AIS does better (0) and where IC-M410BB wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Garmin VHF 215i AIS
Garmin · 2025VHF 215i AIS
0 advantages≈ £660
vs
Icom IC-M410BB
Icom · 2026IC-M410BB
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ £670
Higher score
3.4Ruggedness4.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

VHF 215i AISIC-M410BB
98 × 197149216 × 79113
VHF 215i AISIC-M410BBDifference
Height197 mm79 mm+118 mm
Width98 mm216 mm−118 mm
Depth149 mm113 mm+36 mm
Weight1,200 g870 g+330 g

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

Why is VHF 215i AIS better than IC-M410BB?

VHF 215i AIS has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is IC-M410BB better than VHF 215i AIS?

  1. Weight1,200 g vs 870 g+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-M410BBIcom IC-M410BB≈ £6706.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.050 - 163.275 MHz156.025 - 162 MHz
Transmit power25 W25 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight1,200 g870 g
Width98 mm216 mm
Height197 mm79 mm
Depth149 mm113 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
GPSYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—8‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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