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Himunication HM160 Max vs Plastimo SX-350

What HM160 Max does better (3) and where SX-350 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Himunication HM160 Max
Himunication · 2026HM160 Max
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ £140
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Plastimo SX-350
Plastimo · 2026SX-350
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ £95
9.6Battery6.8
9.3Ruggedness7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM160 MaxSX-350
155 × 6040120 × 6335
HM160 MaxSX-350Difference
Height60 mm63 mm−3 mm
Width155 mm120 mm+35 mm
Depth40 mm35 mm+5 mm
Weight285 g201 g+84 g

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

Why is HM160 Max better than SX-350?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 1,750 mAh2.3×
  2. Transmit power6 W vs 3.5 W+71%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is SX-350 better than HM160 Max?

  1. Weight285 g vs 201 g+42%
Specifications

Side by side

Plastimo SX-350Plastimo SX-350≈ £958.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.025 - 163.275 MHz156 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power6 W3.5 W
Channels99—
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh1,750 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight285 g201 g
Width155 mm120 mm
Height60 mm63 mm
Depth40 mm35 mm
Protection ratingIPX8IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
FloatsYesYes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm KlinkeUSB-C
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