Why is IC-M85E better than HX891BT/E?
- Battery capacity3,100 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+72%
- Channels100 vs 88+14%
Why is HX891BT/E better than IC-M85E?
- Transmit power5 W vs 6 W+20%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF |
| Licence | Business licence | — |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 156 - 163.425 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz | 156.050 - 163.275 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 6 W |
| Channels | 100 | 88 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,100 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.2 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 281 g | — |
| Width | 92 mm | — |
| Height | 56 mm | — |
| Depth | 36 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx8 |
| Floats | — | Yes |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | Yes |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 10 | 4 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | — | micro USB, 3,5mm Klinke |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
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