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Kenwood UBZ-LS20 vs Stabo freetalk com III

What UBZ-LS20 does better (0) and where freetalk com III wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-LS20
Kenwood · 2020UBZ-LS20
0 advantages≈ £55
vs
Stabo freetalk com III
Stabo · 2025freetalk com III
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ £55
Higher score
3.8Ruggedness4.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

UBZ-LS20freetalk com III
55.5 × 104.226.1170 × 6030
UBZ-LS20freetalk com IIIDifference
Height104.2 mm60 mm+44.2 mm
Width55.5 mm170 mm−114.5 mm
Depth26.1 mm30 mm−3.9 mm
Weight180 g170 g+10 g

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

Why is UBZ-LS20 better than freetalk com III?

UBZ-LS20 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is freetalk com III better than UBZ-LS20?

  1. Weight180 g vs 170 g+6%
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 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,700 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight180 g170 g
Width56 mm170 mm
Height104 mm60 mm
Depth26 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scan—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack—1
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