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Kenwood UBZ-LS20 vs Stabo freetalk eco_digi

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

Kenwood UBZ-LS20
Kenwood · 2020UBZ-LS20
0 advantages≈ £55
vs
Stabo freetalk eco_digi
Stabo · 2018freetalk eco_digi
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ £65
Higher score
3.8Ruggedness4.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

UBZ-LS20freetalk eco_digi
55.5 × 104.226.1120 × 5435
UBZ-LS20freetalk eco_digiDifference
Height104.2 mm54 mm+50.2 mm
Width55.5 mm120 mm−64.5 mm
Depth26.1 mm35 mm−8.9 mm
Weight180 g169 g+11 g

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

Why is UBZ-LS20 better than freetalk eco_digi?

UBZ-LS20 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is freetalk eco_digi better than UBZ-LS20?

  1. Weight180 g vs 169 g+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)Freenet
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Frequency ranges—149 MHz
Transmit power—1 W
Channels—6
Maximum range (claimed)2 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,650 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight180 g169 g
Width56 mm120 mm
Height104 mm54 mm
Depth26 mm35 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Display—No display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—1
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