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Himunication HM160 Max vs Standard Horizon GX1400GPS/E

What HM160 Max does better (1) and where GX1400GPS/E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Himunication HM160 Max
Himunication · 2026HM160 Max
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ £140
Higher score
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Standard Horizon GX1400GPS/E
Standard Horizon · 2026GX1400GPS/E
1 advantage≈ £220
9.3Ruggedness9.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM160 MaxGX1400GPS/E
155 × 6040156 × 10061
HM160 MaxGX1400GPS/EDifference
Height60 mm100 mm−40 mm
Width155 mm156 mm−1 mm
Depth40 mm61 mm−21 mm
Weight285 g800 g−515 g

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

Why is HM160 Max better than GX1400GPS/E?

  1. Weight285 g vs 800 g2.8×

Why is GX1400GPS/E 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
Channels99—
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 g800 g
Width155 mm156 mm
Height60 mm100 mm
Depth40 mm61 mm
Protection ratingIPX8IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
GPS—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke—
Radios in the base pack1—
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