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Kenwood UBZ-LJ9SET vs Motorola XT420

What UBZ-LJ9SET does better (2) and where XT420 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-LJ9SET
Kenwood · 2022UBZ-LJ9SET
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ £30
vs
Motorola XT420
Motorola · 2026XT420
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
4.3Range & power6.5
2.4Ruggedness6.3

Why is UBZ-LJ9SET better than XT420?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · XT420: No
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is XT420 better than UBZ-LJ9SET?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx2 vs IPx52.5×
  2. Maximum range (claimed)6 km vs 9 km+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Motorola XT420Motorola XT420≈ £1007.1
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 km9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—257
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Call tones203
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,150 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight138 g—
Width52 mm—
Height157 mm—
Depth28 mm—
Protection ratingIP32IP55
Water protection (IPx)IPx2IPx5
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursBlack, YellowBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels33
Channel scanYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm
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