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Garmin VHF 215i AIS vs Raymarine Ray63

What VHF 215i AIS does better (0) and where Ray63 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Garmin VHF 215i AIS
Garmin · 2025VHF 215i AIS
0 advantages≈ £660
vs
Raymarine Ray63
Raymarine · 2026Ray63
0 advantages≈ £420
3.4Ruggedness5.3

Why is VHF 215i AIS better than Ray63?

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

Why is Ray63 better than VHF 215i AIS?

Ray63 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.050 - 163.275 MHz155.5 - 161.425 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 g—
Width98 mm—
Height197 mm—
Depth149 mm—
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
GPSYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—8‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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