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Kenwood UBZ-LJ9SET vs Midland XT50

What UBZ-LJ9SET does better (2) and where XT50 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-LJ9SET
Kenwood · 2022UBZ-LJ9SET
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ £30
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Midland XT50
Midland · 2018XT50
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ £40
4.3Range & power6.2
6.0Battery2.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

UBZ-LJ9SETXT50
52 × 1572854 × 10333
UBZ-LJ9SETXT50Difference
Height157 mm103 mm+54 mm
Width52 mm54 mm−2 mm
Depth28 mm33 mm−5 mm
Weight138 g93 g+45 g

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

Why is UBZ-LJ9SET better than XT50?

  1. Battery capacity1,150 mAh vs 700 mAh+64%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is XT50 better than UBZ-LJ9SET?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)6 km vs 8 km+33%
  2. Weight138 g vs 93 g+48%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland XT50Midland XT50≈ £403.8
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)6 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—38
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Call tones20—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,150 mAh700 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packAA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight138 g93 g
Width52 mm54 mm
Height157 mm103 mm
Depth28 mm33 mm
Protection ratingIP32—
Water protection (IPx)IPx2—
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack, Yellow—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels33
Channel scanYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm2 Pin Midland
Radios in the base pack22
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