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Albrecht Tectalk Duro vs Kenwood UBZ-LS27R

What Tectalk Duro does better (1) and where UBZ-LS27R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Tectalk Duro
Albrecht · 2017Tectalk Duro
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ £80
Higher score
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Kenwood UBZ-LS27R
Kenwood · 2020UBZ-LS27R
0 advantages≈ £80
6.0Ruggedness3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Tectalk DuroUBZ-LS27R
59 × 2303955.5 × 104.226.1
Tectalk DuroUBZ-LS27RDifference
Height230 mm104.2 mm+125.8 mm
Width59 mm55.5 mm+3.5 mm
Depth39 mm26.1 mm+12.9 mm
Weight71 g180 g−109 g

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

Why is Tectalk Duro better than UBZ-LS27R?

  1. Weight71 g vs 180 g2.5×

Why is UBZ-LS27R better than Tectalk Duro?

UBZ-LS27R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446, LPDJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No—
Frequency ranges446 MHz—
Transmit power0.5 W—
Channels77—
Maximum range (claimed)—2 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)281—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable packAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight71 g180 g
Width59 mm56 mm
Height230 mm104 mm
Depth39 mm26 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Key lockYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
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