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Baofeng BF-T25E vs Kenwood UBZ-LJ9SET

What BF-T25E does better (1) and where UBZ-LJ9SET wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-T25E
Baofeng · 2025BF-T25E
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ £30
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Kenwood UBZ-LJ9SET
Kenwood · 2022UBZ-LJ9SET
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ £30
5.4Range & power4.3
4.6Battery6.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

BF-T25EUBZ-LJ9SET
116 × 584052 × 15728
BF-T25EUBZ-LJ9SETDifference
Height58 mm157 mm−99 mm
Width116 mm52 mm+64 mm
Depth40 mm28 mm+12 mm
Weight256 g138 g+118 g

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

Why is BF-T25E better than UBZ-LJ9SET?

  1. Battery capacity1,400 mAh vs 1,150 mAh+22%

Why is UBZ-LJ9SET better than BF-T25E?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · BF-T25E: Yes
  2. Weight256 g vs 138 g+86%
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-T25EBaofeng BF-T25E≈ £306.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)—6 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticadjustable
Call tones1020
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,400 mAh1,150 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight256 g138 g
Width116 mm52 mm
Height58 mm157 mm
Depth40 mm28 mm
Protection rating—IP32
Water protection (IPx)—IPx2
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Colours—Black, Yellow
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack22
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