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Kenwood UBZ-LS20 vs Motorola TALKABOUT T82

What UBZ-LS20 does better (2) and where TALKABOUT T82 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-LS20
Kenwood · 2020UBZ-LS20
2 advantages≈ £55
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T82
Motorola · 2017TALKABOUT T82
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ £55
Higher score
3.8Ruggedness2.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

UBZ-LS20TALKABOUT T82
55.5 × 104.226.157 × 18133
UBZ-LS20TALKABOUT T82Difference
Height104.2 mm181 mm−76.8 mm
Width55.5 mm57 mm−1.5 mm
Depth26.1 mm33 mm−6.9 mm
Weight180 g197 g−17 g

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

Why is UBZ-LS20 better than TALKABOUT T82?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx22×
  2. Weight180 g vs 197 g+9%

Why is TALKABOUT T82 better than UBZ-LS20?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)2 km vs 10 km5×
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Frequency ranges—446 MHz
Transmit power—0.5 W
Channels—16
Maximum range (claimed)2 km10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—automatic
Call tones—20
Power & battery
Battery capacity—800 mAh
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight180 g197 g
Width56 mm57 mm
Height104 mm181 mm
Depth26 mm33 mm
Protection ratingIP54IPX2
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx2
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Black, Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—micro USB, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—2
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