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Icom IC-M25EURO vs Standard Horizon HX40E

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

Icom IC-M25EURO
Icom · 2025IC-M25EURO
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ £190
vs
Standard Horizon HX40E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX40E
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ £130
Higher score
4.1Battery5.4
7.6Ruggedness7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-M25EUROHX40E
57 × 1343052 × 9533
IC-M25EUROHX40EDifference
Height134 mm95 mm+39 mm
Width57 mm52 mm+5 mm
Depth30 mm33 mm−3 mm
Weight218 g230 g−12 g

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

Why is IC-M25EURO better than HX40E?

  1. Weight218 g vs 230 g+6%

Why is HX40E better than IC-M25EURO?

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

Side by side

Icom IC-M25EUROIcom IC-M25EURO≈ £1904.3
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 chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight218 g230 g
Width57 mm52 mm
Height134 mm95 mm
Depth30 mm33 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack, 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
Connectorsmicro USB3,5mm Klinke
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