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Himunication HM160 Max vs Icom IC-M25EURO

What HM160 Max does better (4) and where IC-M25EURO wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Himunication HM160 Max
Himunication · 2026HM160 Max
9.6Score
4 advantages≈ £140
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Icom IC-M25EURO
Icom · 2025IC-M25EURO
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ £190
9.6Battery4.1
9.3Ruggedness7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM160 MaxIC-M25EURO
155 × 604057 × 13430
HM160 MaxIC-M25EURODifference
Height60 mm134 mm−74 mm
Width155 mm57 mm+98 mm
Depth40 mm30 mm+10 mm
Weight285 g218 g+67 g

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

Why is HM160 Max better than IC-M25EURO?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 1,570 mAh2.5×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · IC-M25EURO: No
  3. Transmit power6 W vs 5 W+20%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is IC-M25EURO better than HM160 Max?

  1. Weight285 g vs 218 g+31%
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-M25EUROIcom IC-M25EURO≈ £1904.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.025 - 163.275 MHz156 - 163.425 MHz
Transmit power6 W5 W
Channels99—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh1,570 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight285 g218 g
Width155 mm57 mm
Height60 mm134 mm
Depth40 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIPX8IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinkemicro USB
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