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Himunication HM160 Max vs Midland 8001 Pro

What HM160 Max does better (3) and where 8001 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Himunication HM160 Max
Himunication · 2026HM160 Max
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ £140
Higher score
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Midland 8001 Pro
Midland · 20268001 Pro
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ £220
6.6Range & power9.3
7.3Features6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM160 Max8001 Pro
155 × 6040175 × 13555
HM160 Max8001 ProDifference
Height60 mm135 mm−75 mm
Width155 mm175 mm−20 mm
Depth40 mm55 mm−15 mm
Weight285 g1,200 g−915 g

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

Why is HM160 Max better than 8001 Pro?

  1. Weight285 g vs 1,200 g4.2×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · 8001 Pro: No
  3. Channels99 vs 80+24%

Why is 8001 Pro better than HM160 Max?

  1. Transmit power6 W vs 12 W2×
Specifications

Side by side

Midland 8001 ProMidland 8001 Pro≈ £2209.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFCB
Licence—Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Frequency ranges156.025 - 163.275 MHz26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power6 W12 W
Channels9980
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V12.6 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight285 g1,200 g
Width155 mm175 mm
Height60 mm135 mm
Depth40 mm55 mm
Protection ratingIPX8—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
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