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Kenwood UBZ-LS20 vs Midland G5 Pro

What UBZ-LS20 does better (1) and where G5 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-LS20
Kenwood · 2020UBZ-LS20
1 advantage≈ £55
vs
Midland G5 Pro
MidlandG5 Pro
5.3Score
2 advantages
Higher score
3.8Ruggedness2.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

UBZ-LS20G5 Pro
55.5 × 104.226.155 × 11530
UBZ-LS20G5 ProDifference
Height104.2 mm115 mm−10.8 mm
Width55.5 mm55 mm+0.5 mm
Depth26.1 mm30 mm−3.9 mm
Weight180 g97 g+83 g

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

Why is UBZ-LS20 better than G5 Pro?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx22×

Why is G5 Pro better than UBZ-LS20?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)2 km vs 10 km5×
  2. Weight180 g vs 97 g+86%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)PMR446, LPD
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Frequency ranges—446.00625–446.19375 MHz
Channels—85
Maximum range (claimed)2 km10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
Design & durability
Weight180 g97 g
Width56 mm55 mm
Height104 mm115 mm
Depth26 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIP54IPX2
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx2
Display—Monochrome display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—6
Channel scan—Yes
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
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