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Kenwood UBZ-M51LE vs Radioddity GD-73A/E

What UBZ-M51LE does better (2) and where GD-73A/E wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-M51LE
Kenwood · 2021UBZ-M51LE
2 advantages≈ £80
vs
Radioddity GD-73A/E
Radioddity · 2019GD-73A/E
9.6Score
0 advantages≈ £65
Higher score
8.2Ruggedness5.0

Why is UBZ-M51LE better than GD-73A/E?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Weight120 g vs 148 g+23%

Why is GD-73A/E better than UBZ-M51LE?

GD-73A/E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Frequency ranges—406.1–470 MHz
Transmit power—2 W
Channels—1,024
Maximum range (claimed)2 km—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity—3,600 mAh
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable pack—
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
Design & durability
Weight120 g148 g
Width47 mm—
Height80 mm—
Depth22 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Display—Monochrome display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
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