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Kenwood UBZ-M31E vs Midland XT50 Pro

What UBZ-M31E does better (0) and where XT50 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-M31E
Kenwood · 2021UBZ-M31E
0 advantages≈ £70
vs
Midland XT50 Pro
Midland · 2025XT50 Pro
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ £65
Higher score
5.6Ruggedness9.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

UBZ-M31EXT50 Pro
47 × 79.922102 × 4930
UBZ-M31EXT50 ProDifference
Height79.9 mm49 mm+30.9 mm
Width47 mm102 mm−55 mm
Depth22 mm30 mm−8 mm
Weight110 g94 g+16 g

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

Why is UBZ-M31E better than XT50 Pro?

UBZ-M31E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is XT50 Pro better than UBZ-M31E?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Weight110 g vs 94 g+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland XT50 ProMidland XT50 Pro≈ £656.4
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—85
Maximum range (claimed)2 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
Design & durability
Weight110 g94 g
Width47 mm102 mm
Height80 mm49 mm
Depth22 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIP54IPX2
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Blue
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—6
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2 Pin Midland
Radios in the base pack—2
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