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Kenwood UBZ-LJ9SET vs Retevis RT619

What UBZ-LJ9SET does better (2) and where RT619 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-LJ9SET
Kenwood · 2022UBZ-LJ9SET
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ £30
vs
Retevis RT619
Retevis · 2026RT619
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ £30
Higher score
4.3Range & power5.4
6.0Battery4.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

UBZ-LJ9SETRT619
52 × 15728122 × 5018
UBZ-LJ9SETRT619Difference
Height157 mm50 mm+107 mm
Width52 mm122 mm−70 mm
Depth28 mm18 mm+10 mm
Weight138 g90 g+48 g

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

Why is UBZ-LJ9SET better than RT619?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · RT619: No
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is RT619 better than UBZ-LJ9SET?

  1. Weight138 g vs 90 g+53%
  2. Battery capacity1,150 mAh vs 1,300 mAh+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT619Retevis RT619≈ £305.5
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 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones20—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,150 mAh1,300 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight138 g90 g
Width52 mm122 mm
Height157 mm50 mm
Depth28 mm18 mm
Protection ratingIP32—
Water protection (IPx)IPx2—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursBlack, YellowBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYes—
Key lock—Yes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mmmicro USB
Radios in the base pack2—
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