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Kenwood UBZ-LS27R vs Kenwood UBZ-M51LE

What UBZ-LS27R does better (0) and where UBZ-M51LE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-LS27R
Kenwood · 2020UBZ-LS27R
0 advantages≈ £80
vs
Kenwood UBZ-M51LE
Kenwood · 2021UBZ-M51LE
2 advantages≈ £80
3.8Ruggedness8.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

UBZ-LS27RUBZ-M51LE
55.5 × 104.226.147 × 79.922
UBZ-LS27RUBZ-M51LEDifference
Height104.2 mm79.9 mm+24.3 mm
Width55.5 mm47 mm+8.5 mm
Depth26.1 mm22 mm+4.1 mm
Weight180 g120 g+60 g

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

Why is UBZ-LS27R better than UBZ-M51LE?

UBZ-LS27R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is UBZ-M51LE better than UBZ-LS27R?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Weight180 g vs 120 g+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)Japan specified low-power (422 MHz)
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Maximum range (claimed)2 km2 km
Power & battery
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
Design & durability
Weight180 g120 g
Width56 mm47 mm
Height104 mm80 mm
Depth26 mm22 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
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