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Kenwood UBZ-LJ9SET vs Kenwood UBZ-M31E

What UBZ-LJ9SET does better (1) and where UBZ-M31E wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-LJ9SET
Kenwood · 2022UBZ-LJ9SET
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ £30
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Kenwood UBZ-M31E
Kenwood · 2021UBZ-M31E
2 advantages≈ £70
2.4Ruggedness5.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

UBZ-LJ9SETUBZ-M31E
52 × 1572847 × 79.922
UBZ-LJ9SETUBZ-M31EDifference
Height157 mm79.9 mm+77.1 mm
Width52 mm47 mm+5 mm
Depth28 mm22 mm+6 mm
Weight138 g110 g+28 g

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

Why is UBZ-LJ9SET better than UBZ-M31E?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)6 km vs 2 km3×

Why is UBZ-M31E better than UBZ-LJ9SET?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx2 vs IPx42×
  2. Weight138 g vs 110 g+25%
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 g110 g
Width52 mm47 mm
Height157 mm80 mm
Depth28 mm22 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—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Radios in the base pack2—
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