Deciding on whether to buy a product like JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox or perhaps SONY CFD-S70 Boombox? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox vs SONY CFD-S70 Boombox

JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox specs

JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox
 SONY CFD-S70 Boombox specs

SONY CFD-S70 Boombox
Type: Boombox

Type: Boombox

Output power: 4 W

Output power: 3.4 W

Colour: Silver

Colour: Black

FEATURES

FEATURES

Screen: LCD

Screen: LCD display

CD player: Top loading

CD player: Top loading

Playable CD formats: CD-R, CD+R, CD-RW

Playable CD formats: CD-R, CD-RW

Cassette player: Yes

Playback via aux-in: Yes

Playback via USB: Yes

Sleep timer: Yes

Playback via aux-in: Yes

Other features: Built-in cassette tape deck with recording function

TUNER

TUNER

Digital tuner: DAB

Analogue tuner: – FM
– AM

Analogue tuner: FM

Radio bandwidths supported: – FM: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
– AM: 531 – 1602 MHz

Auto tuning: Yes

Auto tuning: Yes

Radio presets: – 10 DAB presets
– 10 FM presets

Radio presets: – 20 FM presets
– 10 AM presets
– 3 favourite presets

Antenna: External

Antenna: – FM: Telescopic antenna
– AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna

POWER

POWER

Power source: – Mains
– Battery

Power source: – Mains
– Battery

Battery type: Size C Alkaline

Battery type: Size C x 6

Batteries included: No

Battery life: Up to 23 hours

Auto standby mode: Yes

Batteries included: No

CONNECTIONS

Auto standby mode: Yes

Auto power off / dimmer: Yes

Outputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

CONNECTIONS
USB: USB 2.0 x 1

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1

Inputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

Maximum wireless/Bluetooth range: 10 m

Outputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

CLOCK

AUDIO

Radio alarm: Yes

Speakers: 2 (includes 2 x stereo speakers)

CD alarm: Yes

Stereo speakers: Yes

AUDIO

Bass boost: Yes

GENERAL
Speakers: 2 (includes multiple speaker drivers)

Stereo speakers: Yes

Box contents: – Sony CFDS70 FM/AM Boombox
– AC cable
– Protecting sheet
– Warranty card
– Instruction manual

GENERAL

Dimensions: 140 x 310 x 212 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 158 x 351 x 228 mm (H x W x D)

Price: £59

Price: £60

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 216

Review Score: 8.7 / 10

Review Score: 9.5 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox or SONY CFD-S70 Boombox, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 101 products in the same category as JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox, which is the Radios category. Of these 101 products the average price was £95.37, the most expensive was £269.99 and the cheapest was just £2.97. We then looked at the price of the 101 in the same as the SONY CFD-S70 Boombox, which of course the average was £95.37, top price was £269.99 and cheapest £2.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from JVC and Sony, the average was £123.93 for JVC, £414.71 for Sony. The max for each was £599/£13999 and minimum was £7.99/£7.49

Price analysis of JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox

Price analysis of SONY CFD-S70 Boombox

  • JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox
  • CD / cassette player
  • 20 presets
  • Alarm
  • Mains / battery powered
  • USB / aux-in
  • Top features: – Wirelessly share your music with Bluetooth connectivity – DAB and FM radio with 20 presets available – CD and cassette players for playing music in a nostalgic way Wirelessly share your music Stream music wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet to the JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox. Bluetooth R provides the perfect way to share songs from your digital library or favourite streaming service. DAB and FM radio Access a huge range of radio stations with the DAB and FM connectivity. And with 20 presets available you can tune directly in to your most listened to channels. CD and cassette players Featuring a top loading CD player and cassette player at the front, you can easily embrace nostalgia and listen to your favourite albums in a classic way. Along with CDs and cassettes, you can also play MP3 files from a USB stick. If you want to listen privately, the headphone socket is perfect for enjoying music without disturbing others.
  • Product codes: 4975769446245
  • SONY CFD-S70 Boombox
  • CD / cassette player
  • 30 presets
  • Mains / battery powered
  • Up to 23 hours battery life
  • Aux-in
  • Top features: – Enjoy rich sound with MEGA BASS – Connect your smartphone and listen to your portable music collection – Find your favourite stations with up to 30 presets – Listen to your classic albums with built-in CD & tape players Enjoy rich sound Enjoy rich stereo sound fuelled by Sony’s MEGA BASS sound technology that brings your music to life, whether it’s from the radio, CD player or songs stored on your phone. Connect your smartphone The Sony CFD-S70 lets you listen to music stored on your smartphone, tablet or music player in stereo sound. Simply plug in your device using the audio-in jack and enjoy sound more powerful than your mobile device’s speakers. Find your favourite stations The CFD-S70 FM/AM Boombox features 20 FM and 10 AM radio presets, making it easier to find the stations you want to hear. Listen to your classic albums The portable unit neatly conceals a CD player so you can enjoy even more of your music collection. With batteries inserted, the radio provides up to 10 hours of playback. Don’t stash your old cassette tapes away just yet. In a tribute to boombox music players of old, the CFD-S70 features a built-in cassette player letting you relive memories of bygone musical eras.
  • Product codes: 4548736026582

What’s better JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox or SONY CFD-S70 Boombox?

There are obviously a number of differences between JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox and SONY CFD-S70 Boombox, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £59 cost of JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox is closer to the expectation you had than the £60 pricep point of SONY CFD-S70 Boombox.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox and SONY CFD-S70 Boombox. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SONY CFD-S70 Boombox scores 8.3 out of 10 from 216 reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Radios as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox



Rating:
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