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Stabo RTM 100 vs Standard Horizon HX210E

What RTM 100 does better (1) and where HX210E wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Stabo RTM 100
Stabo · 2025RTM 100
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £75
vs
Standard Horizon HX210E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX210E
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ £110
Higher score
2.2Battery6.4
8.2Ruggedness6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

RTM 100HX210E
63 × 11935132 × 6040
RTM 100HX210EDifference
Height119 mm60 mm+59 mm
Width63 mm132 mm−69 mm
Depth35 mm40 mm−5 mm
Weight136 g280 g−144 g

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

Why is RTM 100 better than HX210E?

  1. Weight136 g vs 280 g2.1×

Why is HX210E better than RTM 100?

  1. Battery capacity850 mAh vs 1,850 mAh2.2×
  2. Transmit power3 W vs 6 W2×
Specifications

Side by side

Stabo RTM 100Stabo RTM 100≈ £753.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156 - 163.425 MHz156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power3 W6 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity850 mAh1,850 mAh
Battery voltage6 V7.4 V
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight136 g280 g
Width63 mm132 mm
Height119 mm60 mm
Depth35 mm40 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Floats—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
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