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Kenwood UBZ-LS27R vs Midland G13

What UBZ-LS27R does better (0) and where G13 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-LS27R
Kenwood · 2020UBZ-LS27R
0 advantages≈ £80
vs
Midland G13
Midland · 2025G13
7.7Score
0 advantages≈ £70
Higher score
3.8Ruggedness3.4

Why is UBZ-LS27R better than G13?

UBZ-LS27R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is G13 better than UBZ-LS27R?

G13 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland G13Midland G13≈ £707.7
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—99
Maximum range (claimed)2 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—262
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
Standby time—40 h
Design & durability
Weight180 g—
Width56 mm—
Height104 mm—
Depth26 mm—
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Display—Backlit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
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