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Standard Horizon HX320 vs Standard Horizon HX891BT/E

What HX320 does better (2) and where HX891BT/E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Standard Horizon HX320
Standard Horizon · 2026HX320
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ £150
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Standard Horizon HX891BT/E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX891BT/E
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ £230
7.7Battery5.0
6.1Ruggedness9.1
3.4Features3.0

Why is HX320 better than HX891BT/E?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · HX891BT/E: No
  2. Battery capacity2,100 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+17%

Why is HX891BT/E better than HX320?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.025 - 163.275 MHz156.050 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power6 W6 W
Channels—88
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,100 mAh1,800 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight290 g—
Width133 mm—
Height60 mm—
Depth42 mm—
Protection ratingIPX7IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
FloatsYesYes
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlueBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels54
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reductionYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinkemicro USB, 3,5mm Klinke
BluetoothYesYes
Radios in the base pack11
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