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Kenwood UBZ-LS20 vs Motorola XT420

What UBZ-LS20 does better (0) and where XT420 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-LS20
Kenwood · 2020UBZ-LS20
0 advantages≈ £55
vs
Motorola XT420
Motorola · 2026XT420
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
3.8Ruggedness6.3

Why is UBZ-LS20 better than XT420?

UBZ-LS20 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is XT420 better than UBZ-LS20?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)2 km vs 9 km4.5×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Motorola XT420Motorola XT420≈ £1007.1
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 km9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—257
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Call tones—3
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 g—
Width56 mm—
Height104 mm—
Depth26 mm—
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
Shockproof—Yes
Display—No display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scan—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
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