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Jopix Marine 242P vs Plastimo SX-350

What Marine 242P does better (1) and where SX-350 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Jopix Marine 242P
Jopix · 2025Marine 242P
1 advantage≈ £80
vs
Plastimo SX-350
Plastimo · 2026SX-350
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ £95
Higher score
8.0Ruggedness7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Marine 242PSX-350
63 × 11935120 × 6335
Marine 242PSX-350Difference
Height119 mm63 mm+56 mm
Width63 mm120 mm−57 mm
Depth35 mm35 mm=
Weight136 g201 g−65 g

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

Why is Marine 242P better than SX-350?

  1. Weight136 g vs 201 g+48%

Why is SX-350 better than Marine 242P?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Marine 242P: Yes
  2. Transmit power3 W vs 3.5 W+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Plastimo SX-350Plastimo SX-350≈ £958.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156 - 162 MHz156 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power3 W3.5 W
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,750 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight136 g201 g
Width63 mm120 mm
Height119 mm63 mm
Depth35 mm35 mm
Protection ratingIP67IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
FloatsYesYes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm KlinkeUSB-C
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