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Himunication HM160 Max vs Jopix Marine 3300M DSC

What HM160 Max does better (3) and where Marine 3300M DSC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Himunication HM160 Max
Himunication · 2026HM160 Max
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ £140
Higher score
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Jopix Marine 3300M DSC
Jopix · 2026Marine 3300M DSC
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ £190
6.6Range & power9.2
9.3Ruggedness3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM160 MaxMarine 3300M DSC
155 × 6040165 × 16378
HM160 MaxMarine 3300M DSCDifference
Height60 mm163 mm−103 mm
Width155 mm165 mm−10 mm
Depth40 mm78 mm−38 mm
Weight285 g1,072 g−787 g

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

Why is HM160 Max better than Marine 3300M DSC?

  1. Weight285 g vs 1,072 g3.8×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
  3. Channels99 vs 56+77%

Why is Marine 3300M DSC better than HM160 Max?

  1. Transmit power6 W vs 25 W4.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.025 - 163.275 MHz156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power6 W25 W
Channels9956
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V13.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight285 g1,072 g
Width155 mm165 mm
Height60 mm163 mm
Depth40 mm78 mm
Protection ratingIPX8IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke—
Radios in the base pack1—
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