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Himunication HM160 Max vs Standard Horizon HX210E

What HM160 Max does better (2) and where HX210E wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Himunication HM160 Max
Himunication · 2026HM160 Max
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ £140
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Standard Horizon HX210E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX210E
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ £110
9.6Battery6.4
9.3Ruggedness6.3
7.3Features4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM160 MaxHX210E
155 × 6040132 × 6040
HM160 MaxHX210EDifference
Height60 mm60 mm=
Width155 mm132 mm+23 mm
Depth40 mm40 mm=
Weight285 g280 g+5 g

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

Why is HM160 Max better than HX210E?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 1,850 mAh2.2×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is HX210E better than HM160 Max?

HX210E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

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 W6 W
Channels99—
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh1,850 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight285 g280 g
Width155 mm132 mm
Height60 mm60 mm
Depth40 mm40 mm
Protection ratingIPX8IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
FloatsYesYes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke—
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