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Plastimo SX-350 vs Standard Horizon HX40E

What SX-350 does better (2) and where HX40E wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Plastimo SX-350
Plastimo · 2026SX-350
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ £95
Higher score
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Standard Horizon HX40E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX40E
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ £130
6.8Battery5.4
7.8Ruggedness7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

SX-350HX40E
120 × 633552 × 9533
SX-350HX40EDifference
Height63 mm95 mm−32 mm
Width120 mm52 mm+68 mm
Depth35 mm33 mm+2 mm
Weight201 g230 g−29 g

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

Why is SX-350 better than HX40E?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · HX40E: No
  2. Weight201 g vs 230 g+14%

Why is HX40E better than SX-350?

  1. Transmit power3.5 W vs 6 W+71%
  2. Battery capacity1,750 mAh vs 1,850 mAh+6%
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 mAh1,850 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight201 g230 g
Width120 mm52 mm
Height63 mm95 mm
Depth35 mm33 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack, Orange
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C3,5mm Klinke
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