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Midland Arctic vs Simrad RS20S

What Arctic does better (1) and where RS20S wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland Arctic
MidlandArctic
5.2Score
1 advantage
vs
Simrad RS20S
Simrad · 2025RS20S
5.4Score
0 advantages≈ £360
Higher score
2.4Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

ArcticRS20S
55 × 11537167 × 16189
ArcticRS20SDifference
Height115 mm161 mm−46 mm
Width55 mm167 mm−112 mm
Depth37 mm89 mm−52 mm
Weight230 g1,180 g−950 g

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

Why is Arctic better than RS20S?

  1. Weight230 g vs 1,180 g5.1×

Why is RS20S better than Arctic?

RS20S has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Simrad RS20SSimrad RS20S≈ £3605.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsMarine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges—156.050 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power—25 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Battery voltage—12 V
Power source—Mains / 12 V vehicle
Design & durability
Weight230 g1,180 g
Width55 mm167 mm
Height115 mm161 mm
Depth37 mm89 mm
Protection rating—IPX7
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels10—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2 Pin Motorola—
Radios in the base pack—1
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