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Garmin VHF 315i vs Raymarine Ray63

What VHF 315i does better (0) and where Ray63 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Garmin VHF 315i
Garmin · 2026VHF 315i
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ £610
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Raymarine Ray63
Raymarine · 2026Ray63
0 advantages≈ £420
2.5Ruggedness5.3

Why is VHF 315i better than Ray63?

VHF 315i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Ray63 better than VHF 315i?

Ray63 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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