Sometimes making the right choice when there are so many things to consider can be difficult. You really have to take a look at what specs and features matter to you. To help you with that, we put together a side by side marine VHF radios comparison chart.
Comparing Fixed Mount VHF Radios
The below comparison chart will help you find the best fixed mount marine radio based on the features you want. Please note that prices and/or ratings may have changed since our review.
Product Name | Preview | GPS | Waterproof | Noise Canceling | AIS Receiver | NMEA | Colors | Warranty | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Horizon GX1300W |  | No | Yes | No | No | NMEA 0183 | White/Black | 3 years | 6.1"W x 2.36"H x 5.91"D |
Standard Horizon GX1700W |  | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | NMEA 0183 | White/Black | 3 years | 5.9"W x 3.4"H x 3.6"D |
Standard Horizon GX2000 |  | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | NMEA 0183 | White/Black | 3 years | 7.1"W x 3.1"H x 6.3"D |
Uniden UM380 |  | No | No | Yes | No | NMEA 0183 | White/Black | 1 year | 6.5"W x 2.95H x 5.08"D |
ICOM M506 |  | External | Yes | Yes | Yes | NMEA 2000 | Black | 3 years | 7"W x 4.5"H x 4.5"D |
ICOM M424G |  | Yes | Yes | No | Compatible | NMEA 2000 | White/Black | 3 years | 7.1W x 3.2"H x 4.7"D |
Comparing Handheld VHF Radios
The below comparison chart will help you find the best handheld marine VHF radio based on the features you want. Please note that prices and/or ratings may have changed since our review.
Product Name | Preview | GPS | Waterproof | Floats | Watts | Noise Canceling | Warranty | Weight (g) | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cobra MRHH350 |  | No | Yes | Yes | 6/3/1 W | Yes | 3 years | 272g | W2.66" x H4.75" x 2.09" |
Uniden MHS75 |  | No | Yes | No | 5/2.5/1 W | No | 3 years | 290g | W2.49" x H4.57" x D1.53" |
Standard Horizon HX300 |  | No | Yes | Yes | 5/1 W | No | 3 years | 240g | W 2.3” x H 5” x D 1.3” |
Standard Horizon HX870 |  | Yes | Yes | No | 6/2/1 W | Yes | 3 years | 322g | W 2.44" x H 5.43" x D 1.69" |
Icom M36 |  | No | Yes | Yes | 6/2/1 W | Yes | 3 years | 295g | W2.7/16" x H5 1/2" x D1 11/16" |
Icom IC-M73 |  | No | Yes | Yes | 6/3/1 W | Yes | 3 years | 320g | W2.07 "x H4.92" x D1.18" |