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Icom IC-M85E vs Standard Horizon HX320

What IC-M85E does better (2) and where HX320 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-M85E
Icom · 2026IC-M85E
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ £300
vs
Standard Horizon HX320
Standard Horizon · 2026HX320
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ £150
Higher score
9.2Battery7.8
6.1Ruggedness5.9
3.7Features2.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-M85EHX320
92 × 5636133 × 6042
IC-M85EHX320Difference
Height56 mm60 mm−4 mm
Width92 mm133 mm−41 mm
Depth36 mm42 mm−6 mm
Weight281 g290 g−9 g

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

Why is IC-M85E better than HX320?

  1. Battery capacity3,100 mAh vs 2,100 mAh+48%
  2. Weight281 g vs 290 g+3%

Why is HX320 better than IC-M85E?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 6 W+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-M85EIcom IC-M85E≈ £3008.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
LicenceBusiness licence—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges156 - 163.425 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power5 W6 W
Channels100—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,100 mAh2,100 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight281 g290 g
Width92 mm133 mm
Height56 mm60 mm
Depth36 mm42 mm
Protection ratingIP67IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Floats—Yes
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlue
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels105
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Noise reduction—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—USB-C, 3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack—1
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