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Icom IC-M510BB vs Standard Horizon HX40E

What IC-M510BB does better (1) and where HX40E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-M510BB
Icom · 2026IC-M510BB
5.8Score
1 advantage
vs
Standard Horizon HX40E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX40E
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ £130
Higher score
4.2Ruggedness7.0
7.3Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-M510BBHX40E
216 × 7911352 × 9533
IC-M510BBHX40EDifference
Height79 mm95 mm−16 mm
Width216 mm52 mm+164 mm
Depth113 mm33 mm+80 mm
Weight890 g230 g+660 g

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

Why is IC-M510BB better than HX40E?

  1. Transmit power25 W vs 6 W4.2×

Why is HX40E better than IC-M510BB?

  1. Weight890 g vs 230 g3.9×
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 W6 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,850 mAh
Battery voltage12 V7.4 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight890 g230 g
Width216 mm52 mm
Height79 mm95 mm
Depth113 mm33 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack, Orange
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
GPSYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors8‑polige Mikrofonbuchse3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—1
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