Icom IC-M330G vs Standard Horizon GX1400G
Two 25-watt GPS DSC fixed-mounts. Compact Icom versus the simpler Eclipse-series face. This page is not presented as a Cast & Cruise first-party lab head-to-head.
Icom
Icom IC-M330G
8.8 Cast & Cruise score
The IC-M330G is Icom's ultra-compact 25-watt fixed-mount VHF with Class D DSC and a built-in GPS receiver. It is the radio to look at when dash space is the constraint and you still want distress calling with position.
Best for: Boats that need a 25-watt Class D DSC radio in a tight dash, with GPS already in the box
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$228.12 when checked on Amazon for the black GPS model
Standard Horizon
Standard Horizon GX1400G
8.8 Cast & Cruise score
The Standard Horizon GX1400G is the cheapest fixed-mount VHF radio with built-in GPS and DSC we'd actually put on a boat. It's the safety upgrade with the highest impact-per-dollar on any recreational vessel. Score 8.8.
Best for: Any boat that doesn't yet have a DSC-capable fixed-mount VHF radio
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$199
Scorecard overlap
| Criterion | Icom IC-M330G | Standard Horizon GX1400G |
|---|---|---|
| Install fit | 9.2 | — |
| DSC and GPS | 8.9 | — |
| Audio and controls | 8.6 | — |
| Value | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| Range | — | 9.0 |
| Ease of use | — | 8.5 |
| Safety features | — | 9.5 |
| Build quality | — | 8.0 |