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Kenwood UBZ-M31E vs Midland G5 Pro

What UBZ-M31E does better (1) and where G5 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-M31E
Kenwood · 2021UBZ-M31E
1 advantage≈ £70
vs
Midland G5 Pro
MidlandG5 Pro
5.3Score
2 advantages
Higher score
5.6Ruggedness2.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

UBZ-M31EG5 Pro
47 × 79.92255 × 11530
UBZ-M31EG5 ProDifference
Height79.9 mm115 mm−35.1 mm
Width47 mm55 mm−8 mm
Depth22 mm30 mm−8 mm
Weight110 g97 g+13 g

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

Why is UBZ-M31E better than G5 Pro?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx22×

Why is G5 Pro better than UBZ-M31E?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)2 km vs 10 km5×
  2. Weight110 g vs 97 g+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)PMR446, LPD
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Frequency ranges—446.00625–446.19375 MHz
Channels—85
Maximum range (claimed)2 km10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
Design & durability
Weight110 g97 g
Width47 mm55 mm
Height80 mm115 mm
Depth22 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIP54IPX2
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx2
Display—Monochrome display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—6
Channel scan—Yes
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
Key lock—Yes
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