Jopix Marine 3300M DSC vs Standard Horizon HX891BT/E

What Marine 3300M DSC does better (1) and where HX891BT/E wins (2) — every spec side by side.

7.4Score

1 advantage≈ £190

Standard Horizon · 2026HX891BT/E

7.6Score

2 advantages≈ £230

Higher score

9.2Range & power5.2

3.8Ruggedness9.1

Why is Marine 3300M DSC better than HX891BT/E?

Specifications

Only differences	Jopix Marine 3300M DSC≈ £1907.4	Standard Horizon HX891BT/E≈ £2307.6
Radio & range
Radio standards	Amateur VHF, Marine VHF	Amateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges	156.025 - 163.275 MHz	156.050 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power	25 W	6 W
Channels	56	88
Squelch	adjustable	adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity	—	1,800 mAh
Battery voltage	13.8 V	7.4 V
Power source	Mains / 12 V vehicle	Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too	—	Yes
USB-C charging	—	No
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	1,072 g	—
Width	165 mm	—
Height	163 mm	—
Depth	78 mm	—
Protection rating	IP67	IPX8
Water protection (IPx)	IPx7	IPx8
Floats	—	Yes
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)	—	Yes
Display	Backlit display	Backlit display
Colours	Black	Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)	—	Yes
VOX sensitivity levels	—	4
Channel scan	Yes	Yes
Dual watch	Yes	Yes
Flashlight	—	Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm	—	Yes
FM radio	—	Yes
Key lock	—	Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler	—	Yes
GPS	—	Yes
PC programmable	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	Yes	Yes
Connectors	—	micro USB, 3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth	—	Yes
Radios in the base pack	—	1