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Kenwood UBZ-M51LE vs Motorola TALKABOUT T72

What UBZ-M51LE does better (1) and where TALKABOUT T72 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-M51LE
Kenwood · 2021UBZ-M51LE
1 advantage≈ £80
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T72
Motorola · 2022TALKABOUT T72
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
8.2Ruggedness5.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

UBZ-M51LETALKABOUT T72
47 × 79.922136 × 4721
UBZ-M51LETALKABOUT T72Difference
Height79.9 mm47 mm+32.9 mm
Width47 mm136 mm−89 mm
Depth22 mm21 mm+1 mm
Weight120 g100 g+20 g

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

Why is UBZ-M51LE better than TALKABOUT T72?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is TALKABOUT T72 better than UBZ-M51LE?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)2 km vs 8 km4×
  2. Weight120 g vs 100 g+20%
Specifications

Side by side

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 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—automatic
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 g100 g
Width47 mm136 mm
Height80 mm47 mm
Depth22 mm21 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Shockproof—Yes
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5mm Klinke, micro USB
Radios in the base pack—2
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