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Standard Horizon GX1400GPS/E vs Standard Horizon HX891BT/E

What GX1400GPS/E does better (1) and where HX891BT/E wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Standard Horizon GX1400GPS/E
Standard Horizon · 2026GX1400GPS/E
1 advantage≈ £220
vs
Standard Horizon HX891BT/E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX891BT/E
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ £230
Higher score
9.5Ruggedness9.1

Why is GX1400GPS/E better than HX891BT/E?

  1. Transmit power25 W vs 6 W4.2×

Why is HX891BT/E better than GX1400GPS/E?

HX891BT/E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.025 - 163.275 MHz156.050 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power25 W6 W
Channels—88
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage13.8 V7.4 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight800 g—
Width156 mm—
Height100 mm—
Depth61 mm—
Protection ratingIPX8IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Floats—Yes
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—4
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
GPSYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—micro USB, 3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack—1
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