Deciding on whether to buy a product like PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio or perhaps JBL Tuner Portable Bluetooth Radio? 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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PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio vs JBL Tuner Portable Bluetooth Radio

PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio specs

PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio
 JBL Tuner Portable Bluetooth Radio specs

JBL Tuner Portable Bluetooth Radio
Type: Portable radio

Type: Portable radio

Colour: Charcoal

Colour: Black

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

Channels: 1.0

Channels: 1.0

Output power: 30 W RMS

Output power: 5 W

Speaker unit: – 2″ woofer x 1
– ¾” tweeter x 1

Speaker unit: 44.5 mm driver x 1

FEATURES

Amplifier: Integrated class D digital amplifier x 1

Frequency: 85 – 20,000 kHz

Voice control: Amazon Alexa via Pure Home app

AUDIO FEATURES
RADIO / CLOCK

Supported file formats: AAC, MP3

Radio: – DAB+: 174 – 240 MHz
– FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz

FEATURES
Presets: 4

Auto tuning: Yes

Resistance: Water resistant (IPX5)

Display: 1.7″ LCD display

RADIO / CLOCK
Clock: No

APP

Radio: – DAB+ / DAB: 174.928 – 239.200 MHz (Band-III)
– FM: 88.1 – 108.5 MHz

Presets: 10

App name: Pure Select app

Auto tuning: Yes

App compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Display: Backlit LCD display

App features: – Use your device as a smart remote
– Control internet radio
– Customise speaker settings
– Access product support

Clock: No

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

Inputs: Aux-in x 1

Inputs: Aux-in x 1

WiFi: No

Outputs: No

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1

POWER

POWER

Power options: Rechargeable battery

Power options: Rechargeable battery

Battery life: Up to 15 hours

Battery life: Up to 8 hours

GENERAL

Auto standby / power off mode: Yes

GENERAL
Box contents: – Pure StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio
– Micro USB cable
– Quick Start Guide
– Aux connector sheath x 2

Dimensions: 105 x 105 x 105 mm (H x W x D)

Box contents: – JBL Tuner Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio
– USB lead
– Power adapter
– User guides

Weight: 728 g

Dimensions: 66 x 165 x 66 mm (H x W x D)

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Weight: 445 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £170

Price: £89.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 36

Review Score: 9.2 / 10

Review Score: 9.9 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio or JBL Tuner Portable Bluetooth Radio, 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 PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio, 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 JBL Tuner Portable Bluetooth Radio, 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 Pure and JBL, the average was £118.94 for Pure, £94.96 for JBL. The max for each was £230/£399 and minimum was £29.99/£7.99

Price analysis of PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio

Price analysis of JBL Tuner Portable Bluetooth Radio

  • PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio
  • 4 presets
  • Battery powered
  • Up to 15 hours battery life
  • Aux-in
  • More than a radioIs it a radio? Is it a Bluetooth speaker? The Pure StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio is both and so much more.One-touch AlexaSpeak to Amazon Alexa at the touch of a button – request songs, check the weather, add an appointment to your calendar, and more. Because it links to the Pure app on your smartphone, you’ll be able to use it anywhere.Portable designWhen you’re not listening, simply push down the top of the speaker to make it even more portable. With a battery life of up to 15 hours, it’s great for the garden or caravan.__________________________ Please note: To use Amazon Alexa voice features you need to install the Pure Home app (for iOS and Android) and pair the speaker to your smartphone.
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  • JBL Tuner Portable Bluetooth Radio
  • 10 presets
  • Battery powered
  • Up to 8 hours battery life
  • Aux-in
  • Top features: – Change it up and listen to new music on the radio – Bluetooth connectivity lets you listen without wires – Long-lasting battery to keep the party going Change it up Want to hear something new? Discover the latest hits by tuning in to a huge selection of DAB digital radio stations with the JBL Tuner Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio. Or, you can listen to your favourite jockeys on the traditional FM radio stations.If you have a few favourite stations then take advantage of the radio presets to save you time surfing. Just tune in to your choice of station with one click of a button. The backlit LCD display shows what’s playing, so you never have to wonder what that tune is.Bluetooth connectivityConnect your device to the JBL Tuner Speaker and jam out to your favourite music. Want to have your phone on you and dance around your kitchen while you prepare dinner? No problem. Just connect via Bluetooth and set your favourite cooking song on while you channel your inner chef. If you can’t connect to Bluetooth all you have to do is plug the aux cable in to the speaker so you can enjoy your music all the same. Long-lasting battery Keep the party going thanks to the built-in rechargeable battery that lasts up to eight hours on a single charge. It’s IPX5 certified too, so don’t worry about a few splashes – take your favourite tunes with you to the beach or campsite, wire-free.
  • Product codes: 6925281935237

What’s better PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio or JBL Tuner Portable Bluetooth Radio?

There are obviously a number of differences between PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio and JBL Tuner Portable Bluetooth Radio, 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 £170 cost of PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio is closer to the expectation you had than the £89.99 pricep point of JBL Tuner Portable Bluetooth Radio.

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 PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio and JBL Tuner Portable Bluetooth Radio. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas JBL Tuner Portable Bluetooth Radio scores 9.1 out of 10 from 36 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.



PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio



Rating:
9.53 out of
10