Why is HX891BT/E better than M36?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
Why is M36 better than HX891BT/E?
M36 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF | Marine VHF |
| Licence | — | Business licence |
| Frequency ranges | 156.050 - 163.275 MHz | — |
| Transmit power | 6 W | — |
| Channels | 88 | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | — |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX8 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx4 |
| Floats | Yes | — |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | — |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 4 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | micro USB, 3,5mm Klinke | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
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