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Kenwood UBZ-LS27R vs Radioddity GD-73A/E

What UBZ-LS27R does better (0) and where GD-73A/E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-LS27R
Kenwood · 2020UBZ-LS27R
0 advantages≈ £80
vs
Radioddity GD-73A/E
Radioddity · 2019GD-73A/E
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ £65
Higher score
3.8Ruggedness5.0

Why is UBZ-LS27R better than GD-73A/E?

UBZ-LS27R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is GD-73A/E better than UBZ-LS27R?

  1. Weight180 g vs 148 g+22%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Frequency ranges—406.1–470 MHz
Transmit power—2 W
Channels—1,024
Maximum range (claimed)2 km—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity—3,600 mAh
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable pack—
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
Design & durability
Weight180 g148 g
Width56 mm—
Height104 mm—
Depth26 mm—
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Display—Monochrome display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmable—Yes
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