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Standard Horizon HX320 vs Standard Horizon HX40E

What HX320 does better (2) and where HX40E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Standard Horizon HX320
Standard Horizon · 2026HX320
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ £150
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Standard Horizon HX40E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX40E
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ £130
7.7Battery5.4
6.1Ruggedness7.0
3.4Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

HX320HX40E
133 × 604252 × 9533
HX320HX40EDifference
Height60 mm95 mm−35 mm
Width133 mm52 mm+81 mm
Depth42 mm33 mm+9 mm
Weight290 g230 g+60 g

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

Why is HX320 better than HX40E?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · HX40E: No
  2. Battery capacity2,100 mAh vs 1,850 mAh+14%

Why is HX40E better than HX320?

  1. Weight290 g vs 230 g+26%
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 capacity2,100 mAh1,850 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight290 g230 g
Width133 mm52 mm
Height60 mm95 mm
Depth42 mm33 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlueBlack, Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke
BluetoothYes—
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