Why is Arctic better than HX891BT/E?
Arctic has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is HX891BT/E better than Arctic?
- Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Marine VHF | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF |
| Frequency ranges | — | 156.050 - 163.275 MHz |
| Transmit power | — | 6 W |
| Channels | — | 88 |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,600 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | — | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 230 g | — |
| Width | 55 mm | — |
| Height | 115 mm | — |
| Depth | 37 mm | — |
| Protection rating | — | IPX8 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Floats | — | Yes |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | — | Yes |
| Display | — | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 10 | 4 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2 Pin Motorola | micro USB, 3,5mm Klinke |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
