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Icom IC-U20SR vs Kenwood TK-3501E

What IC-U20SR does better (3) and where TK-3501E wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-U20SR
Icom · 2025IC-U20SR
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
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Kenwood TK-3501E
Kenwood · 2021TK-3501E
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ £110
5.4Range & power6.5
5.5Ruggedness4.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-U20SRTK-3501E
94 × 502754 × 11726
IC-U20SRTK-3501EDifference
Height50 mm117 mm−67 mm
Width94 mm54 mm+40 mm
Depth27 mm26 mm+1 mm
Weight157 g210 g−53 g

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

Why is IC-U20SR better than TK-3501E?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · TK-3501E: No
  2. Weight157 g vs 210 g+34%
  3. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is TK-3501E better than IC-U20SR?

TK-3501E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-U20SRIcom IC-U20SR≈ £1208.0
Kenwood TK-3501EKenwood TK-3501E≈ £1104.8
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)—9 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,350 mAh—
Battery voltage3.6 V7.5 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight157 g210 g
Width94 mm54 mm
Height50 mm117 mm
Depth27 mm26 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scan—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm
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