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Kenwood UBZ-M51LE vs Midland XT50 Pro

What UBZ-M51LE does better (0) and where XT50 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-M51LE
Kenwood · 2021UBZ-M51LE
0 advantages≈ £80
vs
Midland XT50 Pro
Midland · 2025XT50 Pro
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ £65
Higher score
8.2Ruggedness9.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

UBZ-M51LEXT50 Pro
47 × 79.922102 × 4930
UBZ-M51LEXT50 ProDifference
Height79.9 mm49 mm+30.9 mm
Width47 mm102 mm−55 mm
Depth22 mm30 mm−8 mm
Weight120 g94 g+26 g

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

Why is UBZ-M51LE better than XT50 Pro?

UBZ-M51LE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is XT50 Pro better than UBZ-M51LE?

  1. Weight120 g vs 94 g+28%
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
Weight120 g94 g
Width47 mm102 mm
Height80 mm49 mm
Depth22 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIP67IPX2
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
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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