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Standard Horizon HX210E vs Standard Horizon HX40E

What HX210E does better (0) and where HX40E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Standard Horizon HX210E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX210E
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ £110
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Standard Horizon HX40E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX40E
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ £130
6.4Battery5.4
6.3Ruggedness7.0
4.3Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

HX210EHX40E
132 × 604052 × 9533
HX210EHX40EDifference
Height60 mm95 mm−35 mm
Width132 mm52 mm+80 mm
Depth40 mm33 mm+7 mm
Weight280 g230 g+50 g

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

Why is HX210E better than HX40E?

HX210E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HX40E better than HX210E?

  1. Weight280 g vs 230 g+22%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.025 - 163.275 MHz156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power6 W6 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,850 mAh1,850 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight280 g230 g
Width132 mm52 mm
Height60 mm95 mm
Depth40 mm33 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack, Orange
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—1
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