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Kenwood TK-3501E vs Kenwood UBZ-LS20

What TK-3501E does better (1) and where UBZ-LS20 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood TK-3501E
Kenwood · 2021TK-3501E
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ £110
Higher score
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Kenwood UBZ-LS20
Kenwood · 2020UBZ-LS20
1 advantage≈ £55
4.1Ruggedness3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK-3501EUBZ-LS20
54 × 1172655.5 × 104.226.1
TK-3501EUBZ-LS20Difference
Height117 mm104.2 mm+12.8 mm
Width54 mm55.5 mm−1.5 mm
Depth26 mm26.1 mm−0.1 mm
Weight210 g180 g+30 g

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

Why is TK-3501E better than UBZ-LS20?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)9 km vs 2 km4.5×

Why is UBZ-LS20 better than TK-3501E?

  1. Weight210 g vs 180 g+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Kenwood TK-3501EKenwood TK-3501E≈ £1104.8
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)9 km2 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery voltage7.5 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight210 g180 g
Width54 mm56 mm
Height117 mm104 mm
Depth26 mm26 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo display—
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels10—
Channel scanYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
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