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Kenwood UBZ-M51LE vs Stabo freetalk eco_digi

What UBZ-M51LE does better (2) and where freetalk eco_digi wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UBZ-M51LE
Kenwood · 2021UBZ-M51LE
2 advantages≈ £80
vs
Stabo freetalk eco_digi
Stabo · 2018freetalk eco_digi
6.8Score
0 advantages≈ £65
Higher score
8.2Ruggedness4.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

UBZ-M51LEfreetalk eco_digi
47 × 79.922120 × 5435
UBZ-M51LEfreetalk eco_digiDifference
Height79.9 mm54 mm+25.9 mm
Width47 mm120 mm−73 mm
Depth22 mm35 mm−13 mm
Weight120 g169 g−49 g

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

Why is UBZ-M51LE better than freetalk eco_digi?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Weight120 g vs 169 g+41%

Why is freetalk eco_digi better than UBZ-M51LE?

freetalk eco_digi has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)Freenet
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Frequency ranges—149 MHz
Transmit power—1 W
Channels—6
Maximum range (claimed)2 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,650 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight120 g169 g
Width47 mm120 mm
Height80 mm54 mm
Depth22 mm35 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Display—No display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—1
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