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Icom IC-M510BB vs Standard Horizon GX1400GPS/E

What IC-M510BB does better (0) and where GX1400GPS/E wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-M510BB
Icom · 2026IC-M510BB
5.8Score
0 advantages
Higher score
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Standard Horizon GX1400GPS/E
Standard Horizon · 2026GX1400GPS/E
2 advantages≈ £220
4.2Ruggedness9.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-M510BBGX1400GPS/E
216 × 79113156 × 10061
IC-M510BBGX1400GPS/EDifference
Height79 mm100 mm−21 mm
Width216 mm156 mm+60 mm
Depth113 mm61 mm+52 mm
Weight890 g800 g+90 g

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

Why is IC-M510BB better than GX1400GPS/E?

IC-M510BB has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is GX1400GPS/E better than IC-M510BB?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
  2. Weight890 g vs 800 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.025 - 162 MHz156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power25 W25 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNo—
Design & durability
Weight890 g800 g
Width216 mm156 mm
Height79 mm100 mm
Depth113 mm61 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
GPSYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors8‑polige Mikrofonbuchse—
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