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Kenwood UBZ-LS20 vs Motorola XT185

What UBZ-LS20 does better (0) and where XT185 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-LS20
Kenwood · 2020UBZ-LS20
0 advantages≈ £55
vs
Motorola XT185
Motorola · 2022XT185
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ £55
Higher score
3.8Ruggedness5.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

UBZ-LS20XT185
55.5 × 104.226.1136 × 4721
UBZ-LS20XT185Difference
Height104.2 mm47 mm+57.2 mm
Width55.5 mm136 mm−80.5 mm
Depth26.1 mm21 mm+5.1 mm
Weight180 g100 g+80 g

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

Why is UBZ-LS20 better than XT185?

UBZ-LS20 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is XT185 better than UBZ-LS20?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)2 km vs 8 km4×
  2. Weight180 g vs 100 g+80%
Specifications

Side by side

Motorola XT185Motorola XT185≈ £556.1
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 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—automatic
Power & battery
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight180 g100 g
Width56 mm136 mm
Height104 mm47 mm
Depth26 mm21 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Shockproof—Yes
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scan—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5mm Klinke, micro USB
Radios in the base pack—2
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