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Plastimo SX-350 vs Standard Horizon HX320

What SX-350 does better (1) and where HX320 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Plastimo SX-350
Plastimo · 2026SX-350
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ £95
vs
Standard Horizon HX320
Standard Horizon · 2026HX320
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ £150
Higher score
6.8Battery7.7
7.8Ruggedness6.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

SX-350HX320
120 × 6335133 × 6042
SX-350HX320Difference
Height63 mm60 mm+3 mm
Width120 mm133 mm−13 mm
Depth35 mm42 mm−7 mm
Weight201 g290 g−89 g

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

Why is SX-350 better than HX320?

  1. Weight201 g vs 290 g+44%

Why is HX320 better than SX-350?

  1. Transmit power3.5 W vs 6 W+71%
  2. Battery capacity1,750 mAh vs 2,100 mAh+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Plastimo SX-350Plastimo SX-350≈ £958.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156 - 163.275 MHz156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power3.5 W6 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,750 mAh2,100 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight201 g290 g
Width120 mm133 mm
Height63 mm60 mm
Depth35 mm42 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
FloatsYesYes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlue
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
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
ConnectorsUSB-CUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack—1
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