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Jopix Marine 242P vs Standard Horizon HX40E

What Marine 242P does better (1) and where HX40E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Jopix Marine 242P
Jopix · 2025Marine 242P
1 advantage≈ £80
vs
Standard Horizon HX40E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX40E
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ £130
Higher score
8.0Ruggedness7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Marine 242PHX40E
63 × 1193552 × 9533
Marine 242PHX40EDifference
Height119 mm95 mm+24 mm
Width63 mm52 mm+11 mm
Depth35 mm33 mm+2 mm
Weight136 g230 g−94 g

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

Why is Marine 242P better than HX40E?

  1. Weight136 g vs 230 g+69%

Why is HX40E better than Marine 242P?

  1. Transmit power3 W vs 6 W2×
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156 - 162 MHz156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power3 W6 W
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,850 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight136 g230 g
Width63 mm52 mm
Height119 mm95 mm
Depth35 mm33 mm
Protection ratingIP67IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack, Orange
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke
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