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Garmin VHF 215i AIS vs Standard Horizon GX1800GPS/E

What VHF 215i AIS does better (0) and where GX1800GPS/E wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Garmin VHF 215i AIS
Garmin · 2025VHF 215i AIS
0 advantages≈ £660
vs
Standard Horizon GX1800GPS/E
Standard Horizon · 2026GX1800GPS/E
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ £390
Higher score
3.4Ruggedness8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

VHF 215i AISGX1800GPS/E
98 × 197149150 × 8582
VHF 215i AISGX1800GPS/EDifference
Height197 mm85 mm+112 mm
Width98 mm150 mm−52 mm
Depth149 mm82 mm+67 mm
Weight1,200 g940 g+260 g

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

Why is VHF 215i AIS better than GX1800GPS/E?

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

Why is GX1800GPS/E better than VHF 215i AIS?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
  2. Weight1,200 g vs 940 g+28%
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
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight1,200 g940 g
Width98 mm150 mm
Height197 mm85 mm
Depth149 mm82 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
GPSYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—8‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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