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Midland Arctic vs Standard Horizon GX1400GPS/E

What Arctic does better (1) and where GX1400GPS/E wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland Arctic
MidlandArctic
5.2Score
1 advantage
Higher score
vs
Standard Horizon GX1400GPS/E
Standard Horizon · 2026GX1400GPS/E
0 advantages≈ £220
Dimensions

Size comparison

ArcticGX1400GPS/E
55 × 11537156 × 10061
ArcticGX1400GPS/EDifference
Height115 mm100 mm+15 mm
Width55 mm156 mm−101 mm
Depth37 mm61 mm−24 mm
Weight230 g800 g−570 g

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

Why is Arctic better than GX1400GPS/E?

  1. Weight230 g vs 800 g3.5×

Why is GX1400GPS/E better than Arctic?

GX1400GPS/E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsMarine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges—156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power—25 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Battery voltage—13.8 V
Power source—Mains / 12 V vehicle
Design & durability
Weight230 g800 g
Width55 mm156 mm
Height115 mm100 mm
Depth37 mm61 mm
Protection rating—IPX8
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
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 programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2 Pin Motorola—
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