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Midland Arctic vs Standard Horizon HX210E

What Arctic does better (1) and where HX210E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland Arctic
MidlandArctic
5.2Score
1 advantage
vs
Standard Horizon HX210E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX210E
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ £110
Higher score
4.5Battery6.4
2.4Features4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

ArcticHX210E
55 × 11537132 × 6040
ArcticHX210EDifference
Height115 mm60 mm+55 mm
Width55 mm132 mm−77 mm
Depth37 mm40 mm−3 mm
Weight230 g280 g−50 g

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

Why is Arctic better than HX210E?

  1. Weight230 g vs 280 g+22%

Why is HX210E better than Arctic?

  1. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 1,850 mAh+16%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsMarine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges—156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power—6 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,600 mAh1,850 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight230 g280 g
Width55 mm132 mm
Height115 mm60 mm
Depth37 mm40 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
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2 Pin Motorola—
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