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Icom IC-A16E vs Icom IC-M410BB

What IC-A16E does better (1) and where IC-M410BB wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-A16E
Icom · 2025IC-A16E
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ £290
vs
Icom IC-M410BB
Icom · 2026IC-M410BB
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ £670
Higher score
3.9Ruggedness4.4
7.2Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-A16EIC-M410BB
52 × 11234216 × 79113
IC-A16EIC-M410BBDifference
Height112 mm79 mm+33 mm
Width52 mm216 mm−164 mm
Depth34 mm113 mm−79 mm
Weight257 g870 g−613 g

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

Why is IC-A16E better than IC-M410BB?

  1. Weight257 g vs 870 g3.4×

Why is IC-M410BB better than IC-A16E?

  1. Transmit power6 W vs 25 W4.2×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-A16EIcom IC-A16E≈ £2905.8
Icom IC-M410BBIcom IC-M410BB≈ £6706.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
LicenceAmateur licence—
Frequency ranges118 - 136.992 MHz156.025 - 162 MHz
Transmit power6 W25 W
Channels200—
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,400 mAh—
Battery voltage7.2 V12 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight257 g870 g
Width52 mm216 mm
Height112 mm79 mm
Depth34 mm113 mm
Protection ratingIP54IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
GPS—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke8‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack1—
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