Why is UBZ-M31E better than XT420?
UBZ-M31E has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is XT420 better than UBZ-M31E?
- Maximum range (claimed)2 km vs 9 km4.5×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Japan specified low-power (422 MHz) | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | — | No |
| Frequency ranges | — | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | — | 0.5 W |
| Channels | — | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 2 km | 9 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 257 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Call tones | — | 3 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Power source | AA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 110 g | — |
| Width | 47 mm | — |
| Height | 80 mm | — |
| Depth | 22 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP55 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | — | Yes |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | — | No display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 3 |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
