Icom IC-M25EURO EVO vs Standard Horizon HX891BT/E

What IC-M25EURO EVO does better (1) and where HX891BT/E wins (3) — every spec side by side.

6.9Score

1 advantage≈ £160

Standard Horizon · 2026HX891BT/E

7.6Score

3 advantages≈ £230

Higher score

5.9Battery5.0

7.2Ruggedness9.1

Why is IC-M25EURO EVO better than HX891BT/E?

Specifications

Only differences	Icom IC-M25EURO EVO≈ £1606.9	Standard Horizon HX891BT/E≈ £2307.6
Radio & range
Radio standards	Amateur VHF, Marine VHF	Amateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges	156 - 163.425 MHz	156.050 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power	5 W	6 W
Channels	—	88
Squelch	—	adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity	1,570 mAh	1,800 mAh
Battery voltage	3.7 V	7.4 V
Power source	Rechargeable pack	Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too	—	Yes
USB-C charging	Yes	No
Battery level indicator	Yes	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	228 g	—
Width	56 mm	—
Height	134 mm	—
Depth	31 mm	—
Protection rating	IPX7	IPX8
Water protection (IPx)	IPx7	IPx8
Floats	—	Yes
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)	—	Yes
Display	Backlit display	Backlit display
Colours	Blue	Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)	—	Yes
VOX sensitivity levels	—	4
Channel scan	—	Yes
Dual watch	Yes	Yes
Flashlight	Yes	Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm	—	Yes
FM radio	—	Yes
Key lock	—	Yes
Monitor button	Yes	—
Voice encryption / scrambler	—	Yes
GPS	—	Yes
PC programmable	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	—	Yes
Connectors	USB-C	micro USB, 3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth	—	Yes
Radios in the base pack	—	1