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Garmin VHF 215i AIS vs Navicom RT1050 AIS

What VHF 215i AIS does better (0) and where RT1050 AIS wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Garmin VHF 215i AIS
Garmin · 2025VHF 215i AIS
0 advantages≈ £660
vs
Navicom RT1050 AIS
Navicom · 2025RT1050 AIS
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ £420
Higher score
3.4Ruggedness4.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

VHF 215i AISRT1050 AIS
98 × 19714991 × 18055
VHF 215i AISRT1050 AISDifference
Height197 mm180 mm+17 mm
Width98 mm91 mm+7 mm
Depth149 mm55 mm+94 mm
Weight1,200 g935 g+265 g

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

Why is VHF 215i AIS better than RT1050 AIS?

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

Why is RT1050 AIS better than VHF 215i AIS?

  1. Weight1,200 g vs 935 g+28%
Specifications

Side by side

Navicom RT1050 AISNavicom RT1050 AIS≈ £4205.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.050 - 163.275 MHz161.975 - 162.025 MHz
Transmit power25 W25 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
Design & durability
Weight1,200 g935 g
Width98 mm91 mm
Height197 mm180 mm
Depth149 mm55 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
GPSYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
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