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Icom IC-M330GE vs Simrad RS20S

What IC-M330GE does better (1) and where RS20S wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-M330GE
Icom · 2022IC-M330GE
1 advantage≈ £260
vs
Simrad RS20S
Simrad · 2025RS20S
5.4Score
0 advantages≈ £360
Higher score
4.8Ruggedness3.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-M330GERS20S
156 × 66110167 × 16189
IC-M330GERS20SDifference
Height66 mm161 mm−95 mm
Width156 mm167 mm−11 mm
Depth110 mm89 mm+21 mm
Weight730 g1,180 g−450 g

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

Why is IC-M330GE better than RS20S?

  1. Weight730 g vs 1,180 g+62%

Why is RS20S better than IC-M330GE?

RS20S has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Simrad RS20SSimrad RS20S≈ £3605.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156 - 163.425 MHz156.050 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power25 W25 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
Design & durability
Weight730 g1,180 g
Width156 mm167 mm
Height66 mm161 mm
Depth110 mm89 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
GPSYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
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