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Icom IC-M25EURO vs Midland Arctic

What IC-M25EURO does better (1) and where Arctic wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-M25EURO
Icom · 2025IC-M25EURO
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ £190
vs
Midland Arctic
MidlandArctic
5.2Score
0 advantages
Higher score
4.1Battery4.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-M25EUROArctic
57 × 1343055 × 11537
IC-M25EUROArcticDifference
Height134 mm115 mm+19 mm
Width57 mm55 mm+2 mm
Depth30 mm37 mm−7 mm
Weight218 g230 g−12 g

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

Why is IC-M25EURO better than Arctic?

  1. Weight218 g vs 230 g+6%

Why is Arctic better than IC-M25EURO?

Arctic has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-M25EUROIcom IC-M25EURO≈ £1904.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFMarine VHF
Frequency ranges156 - 163.425 MHz—
Transmit power5 W—
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,570 mAh1,600 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight218 g230 g
Width57 mm55 mm
Height134 mm115 mm
Depth30 mm37 mm
Protection ratingIPX7—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectorsmicro USB2 Pin Motorola
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