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Jopix Marine 3300M DSC vs Standard Horizon HX40E

What Marine 3300M DSC does better (1) and where HX40E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Jopix Marine 3300M DSC
Jopix · 2026Marine 3300M DSC
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ £190
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Standard Horizon HX40E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX40E
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ £130
3.8Ruggedness7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Marine 3300M DSCHX40E
165 × 1637852 × 9533
Marine 3300M DSCHX40EDifference
Height163 mm95 mm+68 mm
Width165 mm52 mm+113 mm
Depth78 mm33 mm+45 mm
Weight1,072 g230 g+842 g

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

Why is Marine 3300M DSC better than HX40E?

  1. Transmit power25 W vs 6 W4.2×

Why is HX40E better than Marine 3300M DSC?

  1. Weight1,072 g vs 230 g4.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.025 - 163.275 MHz156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power25 W6 W
Channels56—
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,850 mAh
Battery voltage13.8 V7.4 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight1,072 g230 g
Width165 mm52 mm
Height163 mm95 mm
Depth78 mm33 mm
Protection ratingIP67IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack, Orange
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—1
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