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Midland Arctic vs Standard Horizon HX320

What Arctic does better (1) and where HX320 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland Arctic
MidlandArctic
5.2Score
1 advantage
vs
Standard Horizon HX320
Standard Horizon · 2026HX320
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ £150
Higher score
4.5Battery7.7
2.4Features3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

ArcticHX320
55 × 11537133 × 6042
ArcticHX320Difference
Height115 mm60 mm+55 mm
Width55 mm133 mm−78 mm
Depth37 mm42 mm−5 mm
Weight230 g290 g−60 g

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

Why is Arctic better than HX320?

  1. Weight230 g vs 290 g+26%

Why is HX320 better than Arctic?

  1. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 2,100 mAh+31%
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 mAh2,100 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight230 g290 g
Width55 mm133 mm
Height115 mm60 mm
Depth37 mm42 mm
Protection rating—IPX7
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Floats—Yes
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Blue
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels105
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2 Pin MotorolaUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack—1
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