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Icom IC-M25EURO EVO vs Standard Horizon HX40E

What IC-M25EURO EVO does better (1) and where HX40E wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-M25EURO EVO
Icom · 2026IC-M25EURO EVO
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ £160
Higher score
vs
Standard Horizon HX40E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX40E
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ £130
5.9Battery5.4
7.2Ruggedness7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-M25EURO EVOHX40E
56 × 1343152 × 9533
IC-M25EURO EVOHX40EDifference
Height134 mm95 mm+39 mm
Width56 mm52 mm+4 mm
Depth31 mm33 mm−2 mm
Weight228 g230 g−2 g

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

Why is IC-M25EURO EVO better than HX40E?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · HX40E: No

Why is HX40E better than IC-M25EURO EVO?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 6 W+20%
  2. Battery capacity1,570 mAh vs 1,850 mAh+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156 - 163.425 MHz156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power5 W6 W
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,570 mAh1,850 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight228 g230 g
Width56 mm52 mm
Height134 mm95 mm
Depth31 mm33 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlueBlack, Orange
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
ConnectorsUSB-C3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—1
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