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Kenwood TK-3501E vs Stabo Freecomm 330

What TK-3501E does better (0) and where Freecomm 330 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood TK-3501E
Kenwood · 2021TK-3501E
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ £110
vs
Stabo Freecomm 330
Stabo · 2025Freecomm 330
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ £25
Higher score
6.5Range & power5.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK-3501EFreecomm 330
54 × 1172655 × 12526
TK-3501EFreecomm 330Difference
Height117 mm125 mm−8 mm
Width54 mm55 mm−1 mm
Depth26 mm26 mm=
Weight210 g111 g+99 g

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

Why is TK-3501E better than Freecomm 330?

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

Why is Freecomm 330 better than TK-3501E?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · TK-3501E: Yes
  2. Weight210 g vs 111 g+89%
  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 km—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableautomatic
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.5 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight210 g111 g
Width54 mm55 mm
Height117 mm125 mm
Depth26 mm26 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackCamouflage
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels10—
Channel scanYes—
Flashlight—Yes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C
Radios in the base pack—2
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