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Himunication HM160 Max vs Standard Horizon HX40E

What HM160 Max does better (3) and where HX40E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Himunication HM160 Max
Himunication · 2026HM160 Max
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ £140
Higher score
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Standard Horizon HX40E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX40E
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ £130
9.6Battery5.4
9.3Ruggedness7.0
7.3Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM160 MaxHX40E
155 × 604052 × 9533
HM160 MaxHX40EDifference
Height60 mm95 mm−35 mm
Width155 mm52 mm+103 mm
Depth40 mm33 mm+7 mm
Weight285 g230 g+55 g

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

Why is HM160 Max better than HX40E?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 1,850 mAh2.2×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · HX40E: No
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is HX40E better than HM160 Max?

  1. Weight285 g vs 230 g+24%
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 chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight285 g230 g
Width155 mm52 mm
Height60 mm95 mm
Depth40 mm33 mm
Protection ratingIPX8IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack, Orange
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke
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