Fusion MS-RA210
The Fusion that covers most boats: color screen, USB, SiriusXM and chartplotter control in the standard Fusion cutout. It fits owners who want those features without paying Apollo prices.
Amazon $399.99$399.99
The Fusion MS-RA210 is the better marine stereo overall, rated 3.3 to 3.1. The Fusion MS-RA210 leads on features, water rating and pre-amp outputs. The Rockford Fosgate PMX-5CAN wins on warranty. The Fusion MS-RA210 costs $90 less ($399.99 vs $489.99).
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Rockford Fosgate PMX-5CAN
A two-zone, two-source dash receiver for a boat where the cockpit and the bow want different music. Buyers with a Raymarine display should budget for the PMX-CAN module.
Amazon $489.99$489.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Fusion MS-RA210 for features (NMEA 2000, SiriusXM-ready, phone app, Bluetooth, USB playback vs SiriusXM-ready, weather band, Bluetooth, USB playback), water rating (IPX6/IPX7 front vs IPX6 front) and pre-amp outputs (4 RCA output sets vs 2 RCA output sets at 4 V).
- Choose the Rockford Fosgate PMX-5CAN for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every dash and panel marine stereo; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Fusion MS-RA210 | Rockford Fosgate PMX-5CAN |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Amplifier power 20% | 46 26 W RMS x 4 at 4 ohm | 42 25 W RMS x 4 at 4 ohm |
| Zones 15% | 33 2 zones | 33 2 zones |
| Pre-amp outputs 10% | 43 4 RCA output sets | 14 2 RCA output sets at 4 V |
| Features 25% | 70 NMEA 2000, SiriusXM-ready, phone app, Bluetooth, USB playback | 50 SiriusXM-ready, weather band, Bluetooth, USB playback |
| Water rating 10% | 100 IPX6/IPX7 front | 70 IPX6 front |
| Display 10% | 58 2.7 in color | 58 2.7 in color |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Fusion MS-RA210 | Rockford Fosgate PMX-5CAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Amplifier power (RMS, 4 ohm) | 26 W x 4 RMS | 25 W x 4 RMS |
| Zones | 2 | 2 |
| RCA output sets | 4 | 2 at 4 V |
| Sources and control | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB playback | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app | Yes | No |
| SiriusXM-ready | Yes | Yes |
| NMEA 2000 | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi or AirPlay 2 | No | No |
| Weather band | No | Yes |
| DAB+ | Yes | No |
| CD player | No | No |
| Camera input | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Panel cutout | Panel cutout |
| Front water rating | IPX6/IPX7 | IPX6 |
| Display | 2.7 in color | 2.7 in color |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |