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Kenwood UBZ-M51LE vs Midland BR180

What UBZ-M51LE does better (0) and where BR180 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-M51LE
Kenwood · 2021UBZ-M51LE
0 advantages≈ £80
vs
Midland BR180
Midland · 2025BR180
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £100
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Dimensions

Size comparison

UBZ-M51LEBR180
47 × 79.92298 × 4727
UBZ-M51LEBR180Difference
Height79.9 mm47 mm+32.9 mm
Width47 mm98 mm−51 mm
Depth22 mm27 mm−5 mm
Weight120 g118 g+2 g

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

Why is UBZ-M51LE better than BR180?

UBZ-M51LE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is BR180 better than UBZ-M51LE?

BR180 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland BR180Midland BR180≈ £1007.1
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—16
Maximum range (claimed)2 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—142
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight120 g118 g
Width47 mm98 mm
Height80 mm47 mm
Depth22 mm27 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scan—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—1
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