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Kenwood UBZ-LS27R vs Midland G9 Pro

What UBZ-LS27R does better (0) and where G9 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-LS27R
Kenwood · 2020UBZ-LS27R
0 advantages≈ £80
vs
Midland G9 Pro
Midland · 2019G9 Pro
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ £65
Higher score
3.8Ruggedness4.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

UBZ-LS27RG9 Pro
55.5 × 104.226.164 × 12636
UBZ-LS27RG9 ProDifference
Height104.2 mm126 mm−21.8 mm
Width55.5 mm64 mm−8.5 mm
Depth26.1 mm36 mm−9.9 mm
Weight180 g150 g+30 g

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

Why is UBZ-LS27R better than G9 Pro?

UBZ-LS27R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is G9 Pro better than UBZ-LS27R?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)2 km vs 12 km6×
  2. Weight180 g vs 150 g+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland G9 ProMidland G9 Pro≈ £657.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)PMR446, LPD
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Frequency ranges—446 MHz
Transmit power—0.5 W
Channels—85
Maximum range (claimed)2 km12 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—142
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage—6 V
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight180 g150 g
Width56 mm64 mm
Height104 mm126 mm
Depth26 mm36 mm
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Display—Backlit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
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