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Garmin VHF 315i vs Icom IC-M510BB

What VHF 315i does better (0) and where IC-M510BB wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Garmin VHF 315i
Garmin · 2026VHF 315i
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ £610
vs
Icom IC-M510BB
Icom · 2026IC-M510BB
5.8Score
1 advantage
Higher score
2.5Ruggedness4.2
7.3Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

VHF 315iIC-M510BB
60 × 205181216 × 79113
VHF 315iIC-M510BBDifference
Height205 mm79 mm+126 mm
Width60 mm216 mm−156 mm
Depth181 mm113 mm+68 mm
Weight1,527 g890 g+637 g

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

Why is VHF 315i better than IC-M510BB?

VHF 315i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is IC-M510BB better than VHF 315i?

  1. Weight1,527 g vs 890 g+72%
Specifications

Side by side

Garmin VHF 315iGarmin VHF 315i≈ £6104.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156 - 162 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
Weight1,527 g890 g
Width60 mm216 mm
Height205 mm79 mm
Depth181 mm113 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
GPSYesYes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—8‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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