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Albrecht Float 2 vs Kenwood UBZ-M51LE

What Float 2 does better (1) and where UBZ-M51LE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Float 2
Albrecht · 2023Float 2
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ £95
Higher score
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Kenwood UBZ-M51LE
Kenwood · 2021UBZ-M51LE
1 advantage≈ £80
6.6Ruggedness8.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Float 2UBZ-M51LE
128 × 593847 × 79.922
Float 2UBZ-M51LEDifference
Height59 mm79.9 mm−20.9 mm
Width128 mm47 mm+81 mm
Depth38 mm22 mm+16 mm
Weight250 g120 g+130 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Float 2 better than UBZ-M51LE?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 2 km5×

Why is UBZ-M51LE better than Float 2?

  1. Weight250 g vs 120 g2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht Float 2Albrecht Float 2≈ £957.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446Japan specified low-power (422 MHz)
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No—
Frequency ranges446 MHz—
Transmit power0.5 W—
Channels16—
Maximum range (claimed)10 km2 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic—
Call tones20—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,200 mAh—
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight250 g120 g
Width128 mm47 mm
Height59 mm80 mm
Depth38 mm22 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursOrange—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5mm Klinke, USB-C—
Radios in the base pack2—
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