Deciding on whether to buy a product like JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox or perhaps ROBERTS Swallow CD9959 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 ROBERTS Swallow CD9959 Boombox

JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox specs

JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox
 ROBERTS Swallow CD9959 Boombox specs

ROBERTS Swallow CD9959 Boombox
Type: Boombox

Type: Boombox

Output power: 4 W

Output power: 3 W (1.5 W + 1.5 W)

Colour: Silver

Colour: Grey & silver

FEATURES

FEATURES

Screen: LCD

CD player: – 1 disc CD player
– Top-loading

CD player: Top loading

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

Cassette player: Yes

Digital tuner: No

Playback via USB: Yes

Analogue tuner: – FM
– AM

Playback via aux-in: Yes

Internet radio: No

TUNER

Radio bandwidths supported: – FM: 88 – 108 MHz
– MW: 525 – 1605 kHz
– LW: 150 – 285 kHz

Antenna: – FM: Swivel telescopic aerial
– MW: Built-in Ferrite bar aerial
– LW: Built-in Ferrite bar aerial

Digital tuner: DAB

POWER
Analogue tuner: FM

Auto tuning: Yes

Power source: – Mains
– Battery

Radio presets: – 10 DAB presets
– 10 FM presets

Battery type: LR14 (C size) x 6

Antenna: External

Batteries included: No

POWER

CONNECTIONS

Power source: – Mains
– Battery

Inputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

Battery type: Size C Alkaline

AUDIO
Batteries included: No

Auto standby mode: Yes

Speakers: 1 (includes 2 x full range drivers)

CONNECTIONS

Stereo speakers: Yes

GENERAL
Outputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

USB: USB 2.0 x 1

Box contents: – Roberts Swallow FM/AM Boombox
– Power cable
– Instruction book

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1

Dimensions: 135 x 250 x 250 mm (H x W x D)

Maximum wireless/Bluetooth range: 10 m

Boxed dimensions: 173 x 286 x 280 mm (H x W x D)

CLOCK

Weight: 1.79 kg

Boxed weight: 2.27 kg

Radio alarm: Yes

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

CD alarm: Yes

AUDIO

Speakers: 2 (includes multiple speaker drivers)

Stereo speakers: Yes

GENERAL

Price: £59

Price: £44.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 214

Review Score: 8.7 / 10

Review Score: 8.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox or ROBERTS Swallow CD9959 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 ROBERTS Swallow CD9959 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 Roberts, the average was £123.93 for JVC, £116.66 for Roberts. The max for each was £599/£269.99 and minimum was £7.99/£19.99

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

Price analysis of ROBERTS Swallow CD9959 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
  • ROBERTS Swallow CD9959 Boombox
  • CD player
  • Mains / battery powered
  • Aux-in
  • Use the portable Roberts Swallow FM/AM Boombox to enjoy CDs and your favourite FM/AM radio stations around the house or while you’re out with friends.Play back your favourite CDsThis Roberts Swallow Boombox has a top-loading CD player that allows you to play back discs from your collection wherever you are.You can program the stereo to play up to 20 tracks from a CD in the order you prefer, making it good for mini party mixes. The CD repeat play function lets you repeat the current track playing, or all the tracks on the CD for maximum enjoyment.Analogue radioYou’ll be able to tune in to all those favourite FM and AM radio stations on your Roberts Swallow Boombox, which covers LW, MW and FM wavebands. Enjoy a broader choice of stations from national and local broadcasters.Portable and simpleIt’s possible to run the Roberts Swallow off mains power for use at home, or six LR14 batteries for when you want to take it on a picnic or by the barbecue. Activate the Deep Bass Boost function to enhance low end frequencies – it’s especially good for dance music or thin-sounding recordings.A headphone socket enables you listen to music without disturbing people around you.Get yourself a straightforward portable music player with the Roberts Swallow CD9959 Boombox.
  • Product codes: 5038301999599

What’s better JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox or ROBERTS Swallow CD9959 Boombox?

There are obviously a number of differences between JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox and ROBERTS Swallow CD9959 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 £44.99 pricep point of ROBERTS Swallow CD9959 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 ROBERTS Swallow CD9959 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 ROBERTS Swallow CD9959 Boombox scores 8.5 out of 10 from 214 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:
8.47 out of
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