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Midland Arctic vs Plastimo SX-350

What Arctic does better (0) and where SX-350 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Midland Arctic
MidlandArctic
5.2Score
0 advantages
vs
Plastimo SX-350
Plastimo · 2026SX-350
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ £95
Higher score
4.5Battery6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

ArcticSX-350
55 × 11537120 × 6335
ArcticSX-350Difference
Height115 mm63 mm+52 mm
Width55 mm120 mm−65 mm
Depth37 mm35 mm+2 mm
Weight230 g201 g+29 g

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

Why is Arctic better than SX-350?

Arctic has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SX-350 better than Arctic?

  1. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 1,750 mAh+9%
  2. Weight230 g vs 201 g+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Plastimo SX-350Plastimo SX-350≈ £958.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsMarine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges—156 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power—3.5 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,600 mAh1,750 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight230 g201 g
Width55 mm120 mm
Height115 mm63 mm
Depth37 mm35 mm
Protection rating—IPX7
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Floats—Yes
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels10—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2 Pin MotorolaUSB-C
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