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Kenwood TK-3501E vs Kenwood UBZ-LJ9SET

What TK-3501E does better (2) and where UBZ-LJ9SET wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood TK-3501E
Kenwood · 2021TK-3501E
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ £110
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Kenwood UBZ-LJ9SET
Kenwood · 2022UBZ-LJ9SET
4.0Score
3 advantages≈ £30
6.5Range & power4.3
4.1Ruggedness2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK-3501EUBZ-LJ9SET
54 × 1172652 × 15728
TK-3501EUBZ-LJ9SETDifference
Height117 mm157 mm−40 mm
Width54 mm52 mm+2 mm
Depth26 mm28 mm−2 mm
Weight210 g138 g+72 g

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

Why is TK-3501E better than UBZ-LJ9SET?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx22×
  2. Maximum range (claimed)9 km vs 6 km+50%

Why is UBZ-LJ9SET better than TK-3501E?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · TK-3501E: Yes
  2. Weight210 g vs 138 g+52%
  3. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

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 km6 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones1020
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,150 mAh
Battery voltage7.5 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight210 g138 g
Width54 mm52 mm
Height117 mm157 mm
Depth26 mm28 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP32
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx2
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack, Yellow
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels103
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—2
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