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Kenwood UBZ-LJ9SET vs Kenwood UBZ-LS20

What UBZ-LJ9SET does better (2) and where UBZ-LS20 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-LJ9SET
Kenwood · 2022UBZ-LJ9SET
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ £30
Higher score
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Kenwood UBZ-LS20
Kenwood · 2020UBZ-LS20
1 advantage≈ £55
2.4Ruggedness3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

UBZ-LJ9SETUBZ-LS20
52 × 1572855.5 × 104.226.1
UBZ-LJ9SETUBZ-LS20Difference
Height157 mm104.2 mm+52.8 mm
Width52 mm55.5 mm−3.5 mm
Depth28 mm26.1 mm+1.9 mm
Weight138 g180 g−42 g

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

Why is UBZ-LJ9SET better than UBZ-LS20?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)6 km vs 2 km3×
  2. Weight138 g vs 180 g+30%

Why is UBZ-LS20 better than UBZ-LJ9SET?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx2 vs IPx42×
Specifications

Side by side

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)6 km2 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Call tones20—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,150 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight138 g180 g
Width52 mm56 mm
Height157 mm104 mm
Depth28 mm26 mm
Protection ratingIP32IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx2IPx4
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlack, Yellow—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Radios in the base pack2—
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